The Young and the Restless is about to see high-stakes drama as Victoria Newman grapples with the fear of her daughter

Claire getting hurt by Kyle Abbott. Claire, new to the world of relationships, has had her share of emotional trauma, and

Victoria worries that her budding romance with the experienced and complicated Kyle could lead to heartache.

Victoria has always been protective of Claire, especially after her painful relationship with Jordan, which left Claire emotionally scarred. Now, with Kyle entering the picture, Victoria’s concern has reached new heights. Kyle’s reputation for being a player and his long history of complicated relationships, including his recent split from Summer, has Victoria on edge. She fears Claire’s inexperience could make her vulnerable to Kyle’s charms, even as she tries to give her daughter the space to make her own decisions.

Despite her worries, Victoria knows she can’t control Claire’s love life. Claire is growing into an independent woman, eager to explore the world on her own terms. However, the protective mother inside Victoria can’t shake the feeling that Kyle could be bad news, especially given his history with Summer, Claire’s cousin. While Summer and Claire have grown closer, the tangled romantic web between Kyle, Claire, and Summer could reignite old tensions, putting their relationship to the test.

As Kyle and Claire’s relationship becomes more serious, Victoria grows increasingly anxious. She knows Kyle has a way with women—his charm is undeniable—and she’s afraid Claire will fall for him, only to get hurt. The situation is further complicated by Summer, who, despite her current relationship with Chance Chancellor, still has unresolved feelings for Kyle. Watching Kyle move on with Claire stirs up Summer’s jealousy, making her question her true feelings.

Summer tries to ignore the growing connection between Kyle and Claire, but deep down, she knows she’s not over Kyle. The romantic spark between them hasn’t faded, and seeing Kyle with Claire only intensifies her inner conflict. Despite her best efforts to move on, Summer is faced with the undeniable truth—she still loves Kyle, and her relationship with Chance may not be enough to fill the void he left behind.

As Summer wrestles with her emotions, she’s faced with a difficult decision: should she let go of her lingering feelings for Kyle, or take bold action to win him back? The tension builds as Summer contemplates making a dramatic move, such as kissing Kyle, which could turn everything upside down. If Summer follows through, it could lead to a love triangle that tears Claire, Kyle, and Summer apart.

Victoria’s worst fears may soon be realized if she witnesses Summer kissing Kyle. As a mother, she’s caught in a dilemma—should she keep Kyle’s secret or tell Claire the painful truth? While Victoria has tried to stay out of Claire’s love life, withholding this information could shatter the trust between mother and daughter. The stakes are high, and Victoria’s decision could have far-reaching consequences for everyone involved.