CARTER CAN’T SHAKE HIS FEELINGS FOR HOPE DESPITE MOVING ON WITH DAPHNE

The halls of Forrester Creations have been filled with tension ever since Carter Walton made the fateful decision to side with the Forresters over Hope Logan. While Carter appears to be moving forward with Daphne Rose by his side, eagle-eyed fans have noticed that his heart might still belong to the woman he betrayed.

Sources close to the situation reveal that Carter has been unusually quiet during recent meetings, especially when Hope’s name or her now-defunct fashion line comes up in conversation. The normally composed COO can barely maintain eye contact with Steffy Forrester when she discusses the company’s future without Hope for the Future.

CARTER’S GUILT IS WRITTEN ALL OVER HIS FACE

Carter’s inner struggle became impossible to ignore after Deacon Sharpe confronted him at Forrester Creations. The heated exchange left Carter visibly shaken, as Deacon didn’t hold back about how deeply Carter had hurt his daughter.

“You were supposed to be different,” Deacon reportedly told Carter during their confrontation. “She trusted you, and you threw her to the wolves for what? To keep your corner office?”

After the encounter, Carter locked himself in his office for hours, canceling several important meetings. When he finally emerged, witnesses say his eyes were red and puffy – a man clearly wrestling with the consequences of his choices.

DAPHNE NOTICES CARTER’S DISTRACTION

While Daphne Rose initially seemed to have Carter wrapped around her finger, she’s beginning to notice his attention drifting. During a recent dinner at Il Giardino, Carter reportedly spent most of the evening staring into space, barely touching his food or engaging in conversation.

When Daphne mentioned Hope’s name in passing, Carter knocked over his wine glass, creating a scene that had the entire restaurant staring. His overreaction spoke volumes about his unresolved feelings.

“Daphne thought she had won when Carter chose the Forresters over Hope,” shares an insider. “But she’s starting to realize she may have gotten his career loyalty, but not his heart.”

WILL CARTER HELP HOPE RETURN TO FORRESTER?

The biggest question on everyone’s mind is whether Carter will find a way to make things right with Hope. During a recent meeting with Ridge Forrester and Eric Forrester, Carter surprisingly brought up the positive impact Hope for the Future had on younger demographics.

“It was like watching someone test the waters,” our source reveals. “Carter carefully mentioned how the company’s numbers with younger buyers have dipped since Hope’s line was discontinued. Ridge didn’t seem pleased, but Eric appeared thoughtful.”

Could this be the beginning of Carter’s redemption arc? Is he laying the groundwork to bring Hope back to Forrester Creations?

HOPE MOVES FORWARD WHILE CARTER LOOKS BACK

While Carter seems stuck in the past, Hope appears determined to move forward with her life. She’s been spotted around Los Angeles looking rejuvenated and focused, suggesting she’s not dwelling on what might have been with Carter.

This stark contrast has only deepened Carter’s regret. Watching Hope thrive despite his betrayal seems to be eating away at him, especially as his relationship with Daphne grows increasingly hollow.

The question remains – is it too late for Carter to follow his heart back to Hope? Or has his betrayal created a chasm too wide to cross?

Stay tuned as this emotional drama continues to unfold. One thing’s certain – Carter Walton is a man torn between the professional success he’s achieved and the love he sacrificed to get there.