Hope Logan’s wedding to Carter Walton was meant to be the start of something pure and stable. But emotions, memories, and unresolved pain created a storm inside her that she could no longer ignore. The romantic proposal Carter crafted swept her up in the moment, but it wasn’t grounded in the reality of where her heart truly lay. Only days before, they were just starting to reconnect. She was still grieving her separation from Liam, and Carter was slowly trying to believe again after her earlier rejections.

Carter’s proposal—emotional, tender, and full of promise—caught Hope off guard. But Liam’s voice lingered in her thoughts, pushing her toward a future that looked safe but didn’t feel right. She told herself she was doing this for Liam, because he wanted her to move forward. But deep inside, her heart was rebelling.

The Forrester family celebrated the news of the engagement, unaware of Hope’s inner turmoil. Brooke was ecstatic. Ridge congratulated Carter warmly. And Carter? He believed he had finally found the woman who would build a life with him. But Hope couldn’t quiet the storm within. Her guilt toward Liam and uncertainty about Carter slowly consumed her.

In the days leading to the wedding, Hope became a shadow of herself. She withdrew. Her doubts took center stage. She stared into mirrors, whispered fears to herself, and rehearsed a truth she wasn’t ready to admit aloud: she didn’t love Carter—not in the way a man like him deserved. She was marrying him not out of passion, but out of guilt, pressure, and the desire to escape the pain Liam left behind.

The wedding day arrived, but joy didn’t. Hope sat in silence in the bridal suite while the guests chatted and Carter stood beaming at the altar. Alone with her thoughts, she finally admitted to herself that this wedding wasn’t for her. In an emotional outburst, she removed her veil and ran—past the attendants, the guests, and the life she nearly stepped into under false pretenses.

Carter was still waiting for her, hope shining in his eyes. But then Brooke delivered the devastating words: “She’s gone.” Carter’s smile disappeared. Reality hit. He stood stunned, questioning why this heartbreak kept repeating in his life.

Will Hope ever come back to explain? Was she truly torn between two loves, or simply afraid of settling? And how will Liam react when he learns that she still can’t let him go—even after trying to walk down the aisle with someone else?

FULL – The Bold and the Beautiful 5/28/2025 | B&B Spoilers Wednesday, May 28

When Carter Walton asked Hope Logan to marry him, he did it with love in his eyes and belief in his heart. After a rocky history together, this was his chance to build something real. The proposal was intimate and heartfelt, filled with hope and sincerity. And while Hope said “yes,” her heart was far from certain. Her acceptance came not from joy—but confusion, guilt, and a desire to follow through on what others expected of her.

Just a short time before, she was still trying to let go of Liam, who had stepped away from her life due to his own painful circumstances. Watching him struggle and say goodbye was like losing a part of herself. His plea for her to move on was supposed to be a gift—but instead, it became a burden. She tried to convince herself that Carter could be the future she needed. But the deeper she went into wedding preparations, the more the lie became unbearable.

Carter was elated, blind to the truth. He confided in Ridge that this was his dream finally coming true. He felt peace and purpose. But Hope? She couldn’t silence the voice inside telling her this wasn’t right. She didn’t want to hurt Carter again, but marrying him out of obligation would be even crueler.

The morning of the wedding, everything seemed perfect from the outside. Carter stood ready. Guests filled the room. But in the bridal suite, Hope’s hands trembled. Her bouquet was a weight, not a joy. She cried alone, and in a whisper to Liam—real or imagined—she confessed: “I can’t do this because you told me I should.”

Hope fled. A bride in retreat, running not just from Carter but from a life she wasn’t ready to choose. She passed by stunned staff and left behind stunned guests. The music never played. Brooke had to deliver the blow to Carter: “She’s gone.” And Carter, once filled with dreams, was crushed yet again.

This moment will change everything. Hope will have to answer for her decision. Carter is left shattered, questioning if love is ever truly his to have. And Liam? He may learn that even in goodbye, Hope’s heart never left him. But was her escape an act of courage or cowardice? That’s the question everyone will soon be asking.