The Young and the Restless spoilers Nikki had always wondered why Victor placed so much trust in audre it was a question that nagged at her mind

constantly Audra was competent obedient and seemingly loyal to Victor never showing a hint of betrayal but Nikki sensed there was more to it she

couldn’t shake the feeling that there was a hidden secret behind Victor’s favoritism was there something more between Victor and audre than met

the eye Victor’s relationship with Audra had always seemed unusual his unwavering
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trust in her went beyond professional admiration Nikki observed how Victor would often consult Audra on matters that seemed too personal for a mere employee the thought crossed her mind could there be an illicit relationship between them but she dismissed it convincing herself that audra’s loyalty and competence were what earned Victor’s favor everything changed not long ago Victor stumbled upon an old photograph in audra’s room a picture of a woman he had loved deeply many years ago the discovery sent chills down his spine
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could it be that Audra was his daughter the thought seemed absurd yet the resemblance was uncanny his curiosity got the better of him and he decided to conduct a secret DNA test Nikki ever the observant wife found the DNA test results hidden in Victor’s desk her heart raced as she opened the envelope and when she read the results she was shocked and exhausted by the Revelation audre was indeed Victor’s daughter the reality of the situation hit Nikki hard how could Victor have kept this from her how would she handle
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this new truth the next few days were a blur for Nikki she was torn between confronting Victor and maintaining her composure the Betrayal she felt was immense not only had Victor kept this monumental secret from her but he had also brought Audra into their lives without a word of explanation Nikki felt like an outsider in her own home one evening as Victor sat in his study Nikki approached him the DNA results clutched tightly in her hand Victor we need to talk she said her voice steady but strained Victor looked up his eyes
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meeting hers he saw the paper in her hand and knew instantly what it was he sighed rubbing his temples Nikki I can explain explain how do you explain keeping something like this from me she demanded her voice Rising you have a daughter Victor and you didn’t think I deserve to know I didn’t know for sure Victor began but Nikki cut him off didn’t know for sure you should have told me the moment you suspected instead you kept it a secret and let her into our lives without a word Victor stood up his expression a
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mix of guilt and defensiveness I was trying to protect you protect us I didn’t want to cause unnecessary pain if it turned out to be nothing well it’s something Nikki said holding up the paper and now it’s a mess how do you think Audra will react when she finds out how do you think the rest of your children will feel about this Victor looked down unable to meet Nikki’s gaze I don’t know he admitted I was trying to figure out the best way to handle this the best way would have been honesty
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Victor Nikki said her voice softer but no less firm you should have trusted me with this the revelation of audra’s true parentage sent shockwaves through the Newman family Victor knew he had to tell Audra the truth but he dreaded the conversation he called her into his study one evening his heart heavy with the weight of what he was about to disclose Audra there’s something important we need to discuss Victor began his voice uncharacteristically hesitant Audra looked at him sensing the gravity of the situation what is it
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Victor I recently discovered something about your past he said handing her the DNA test results this confirms that you are my daughter audra’s eyes widened as she read the paper she looked up at Victor her mind racing your daughter but how Victor explained the photo