In the ever-turbulent world of Genoa City, where relationships are as unpredictable as the weather, Chelsea Lawson finds herself facing

a life-altering situation that could change everything she knows. What began as a typical day at the park with her son, Connor, and

former lover, Adam Newman, quickly spiraled into a moment that would upend her life forever.

For days, Chelsea had been feeling out of sorts. Persistent back pain, fatigue, and an unsettling feeling in her stomach hinted at something

more significant than just stress. It wasn’t until a casual outing at the park when her suspicions began to crystallize. As Connor handed her a chocolate ice cream cone, the mere sight and smell triggered a wave of nausea so intense that she could barely control it. While Adam, ever the concerned father, assumed it was a simple stomach bug, Chelsea knew better. A woman’s intuition told her there was more at play—a possibility she had been too frightened to acknowledge.

As the realization set in, Chelsea’s thoughts raced, and her anxiety grew. Could she be pregnant? The drive home was a blur as she mentally prepared herself for the truth. Once alone, she took a pregnancy test, her hands trembling as she waited for the result. The minutes felt like hours, each second intensifying her dread. Finally, two faint pink lines appeared on the test—positive. Chelsea was pregnant.

Disbelief quickly gave way to panic. The reality of her situation was terrifying, not only because of the pregnancy itself but also because of the looming uncertainty over the baby’s paternity. The child could belong to Adam, or it could be Billy’s. The implications were overwhelming, and Chelsea knew she couldn’t keep this a secret.

The confession weighed heavily on her as she invited both Adam and Billy to meet her. The conversation that followed was one of the most difficult of her life. With red eyes and a trembling voice, Chelsea revealed the truth: she was pregnant, and either of them could be the father. The room fell silent, the gravity of her words sinking in.

Adam was the first to react, his face hardening as he processed the news. His mind immediately went to Sally, the life they were trying to build together, and how this revelation would destroy everything. “This can’t be happening,” he muttered, shaking his head. “Chelsea, I’m with Sally now. I can’t—no, I won’t let this baby ruin what we have. I’m sorry, but I can’t be a part of this.” His rejection, though expected, cut deep, leaving Chelsea reeling.