At the Forrester mansion, Ridge and Taylor bask in the joy of their reunion, while Steffy marvels at their happiness but seems preoccupied. Taylor senses something is on her mind, and Steffy admits she’s been thinking about Finn, his parents, and the weight Li carries from Jack’s affair with Sheila. Steffy doubts Li could ever forgive such a betrayal, though Taylor optimistically suggests, “Never say never.”
In her office, Li reflects on years of bitterness toward her sister, Poppy, as memories resurface. Finn interrupts, noticing her distress. Li tearfully confesses that she always suspected Jack had an affair with Poppy when Finn was in college. Finn is stunned, learning that Li’s judgment of Poppy was rooted in this suspicion. Li admits she confronted them and later ran a paternity test on Luna, convinced she was Jack’s child, only to be proven wrong.
At Il Giardino, Poppy and Jack discuss Li’s long-standing accusations. Poppy laments how the misunderstanding fueled years of resentment, but Jack assures her it’s in the past. Their conversation is interrupted by Sheila, who misconstrues their meeting as romantic. Jack firmly shuts her down, and Sheila takes the opportunity to remind him of the sacrifices she made, including giving up Finn. After Sheila leaves, Jack and Poppy agree not to relay her message to Li, as it would only add stress.
Back at the Forrester estate, Ridge, Taylor, and Steffy discuss Li’s strained relationship with Poppy. Steffy wonders if Li knows something they don’t about her sister, given her continued harshness. The topic shifts to Steffy and Finn’s strong marriage, with Ridge and Taylor expressing their admiration for her unwavering support of him.
At Il Giardino, Jack reflects on the toll Li’s accusations took on everyone, including Poppy. He commends her loyalty and kindness during difficult times, but Poppy reveals she still struggles with the weight of Li’s judgment. Jack reassures her that the sisters can rebuild their bond.
In her office, Li recounts to Finn how her suspicion of Jack and Poppy clouded her judgment for years. She reveals she tricked Jack into taking a paternity test for Luna, which confirmed he wasn’t her father. Finn is exasperated by Li’s actions but sympathetic to the burden she carried. Li admits her regret but points out they’re still left with the mystery of Luna’s father. Finn, deep in thought, wonders who he could be.
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