Brooke Logan stands in the grand Forester mansion, the weight of Ridge’s betrayal crashing down on her like a tidal wave. Her eyes blaze with rage as she confronts Ridge, her voice trembling with a mixture of disbelief and heartbreak. The engagement ring on her finger, once a symbol of love, now serves as a cruel reminder of Ridge’s thoughtless actions. It isn’t just a piece of jewelry—it’s Taylor’s ring, the same one Ridge used to propose to Brooke, and the same one that has haunted their relationship for years. As the truth sinks in, Brooke asks the painful question: How could he?

Ridge’s Silent Guilt: Caught in His Own Web of Lies

Ridge stands frozen, unable to meet Brooke’s eyes. The weight of her accusation is unbearable, and his silence only deepens the wound he’s caused. Brooke’s voice cuts through the tension, as she declares that his careless choice to use Taylor’s ring is more than just an oversight—it’s a symbol of everything that has come between them. Ridge’s attempts to explain fall flat, and Brooke’s anger turns to resolve. She no longer wants his excuses, and with one final blow, she removes the ring and places it back in his hand, a symbol of everything she has come to resent.

Brooke’s Heartbreak: The Ultimate Betrayal

The betrayal isn’t just about the ring. It’s about everything that the ring represents. To Brooke, it’s a painful reminder that, even after all their years together, Ridge’s heart still belongs to Taylor. As Ridge tries to explain, Brooke listens, but the damage has been done. She feels like second best, the woman who has never truly had Ridge’s undivided love. The act of using Taylor’s ring isn’t just careless—it’s a wound that Brooke may never be able to heal. She makes the painful decision to walk away, her heart shattered by Ridge’s thoughtlessness.

Eric’s Stern Judgment: Ridge Faces the Consequences

As Brooke leaves, Ridge is left standing in the mansion, his mind spinning with regret. He knows he has made a grave mistake, but the weight of his actions feels too heavy to undo. Eric, his father, arrives on the scene, and without a word, he steps forward to confront Ridge. Eric’s disappointment is palpable, and his words are a brutal reminder of the hurt Ridge has caused. “You used Taylor’s ring to propose to Brooke?” Eric asks, his voice steady and firm. The reality of Ridge’s thoughtlessness hits home as his father warns him that if he doesn’t acknowledge the gravity of his mistake, he may lose Brooke forever.

Brooke’s Emotional Distance: The Fight for Her Heart

Brooke, heartbroken and exhausted, spends the following days keeping her distance from Ridge. As she walks through Forester Creations, her eyes avoid his, and the silence between them speaks volumes. Ridge, meanwhile, is consumed by guilt and the realization that he may have lost Brooke for good. He tries to reach out to his family for guidance, but no one has the answer he needs. The damage has been done, and the heartache is only beginning.

Hope’s Confrontation: A Family Divided

At a family dinner, the tension finally boils over. Hope, frustrated and disappointed, confronts Ridge directly. Her voice trembles as she asks how he could possibly think it was okay to propose to Brooke with their mother’s old ring. The family, already on edge, watches in stunned silence as Ridge faces the full force of their collective disappointment. Hope’s words strike deep, and Ridge is left grappling with the realization that his actions have torn apart more than just his relationship with Brooke—they have fractured the entire Forester family.

Ridge’s Desperation: Trying to Fix What He’s Broken

Ridge, overwhelmed by guilt, spends hours alone in his office, staring at the ring on his desk. He had promised himself he would replace it, but he’s not ready to let go of it. Perhaps it’s guilt, or maybe it’s nostalgia, but Ridge can’t seem to move past the symbolism of the ring. Every time he looks at it, he is reminded of how far he’s fallen, and how deeply he’s hurt Brooke. He knows that nothing he says or does can erase the pain he’s caused, and the weight of that truth sits heavy on his heart.

Brooke’s Resolve: Walking Away

As Ridge struggles with his own guilt, Brooke remains resolute. She can’t forgive him—not for this. She can’t be the woman who is always second best, and Ridge’s careless mistake has confirmed that she will never be the only one in his heart. With the ring still clutched in his palm, Ridge watches as Brooke walks away, her footsteps echoing in the hallway as she makes her way toward her car. The sight of her leaving—this time for good—hits Ridge harder than anything else. He knows that this moment may be the end of their love story.

The Fallout: The Forester Family in Crisis

As the news of Ridge’s mistake spreads through Forester Creations, the atmosphere is thick with tension. Employees whisper about the future of the company, and Ridge’s personal drama is starting to affect his professional life. His hesitation and emotional turmoil have created ripples that threaten to undermine everything Forester Creations has worked for. Meanwhile, Ridge is left to reflect on the consequences of his actions—both in his personal life and at work. The stakes have never been higher, and Ridge is on the brink of losing everything he holds dear.

A New Beginning for Brooke: Can She Move On?

As Ridge struggles with the fallout from his careless mistake, Brooke is left to pick up the pieces of her broken heart. She has always been the one to fight for love, but now she finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about Ridge. The hurt is deep, and it may be too much for her to forgive. But as she looks toward the future, Brooke begins to wonder if it’s time for a new beginning—one where she is the priority, not the afterthought.

Next week on The Bold and the Beautiful: The fallout from Ridge’s careless mistake continues to rock the Forrester family. As Brooke grapples with her heartbreak, Ridge fights to salvage what’s left of their relationship. Will he be able to win her back, or has he lost her for good? Stay tuned as the drama unfolds and the consequences of Ridge’s actions become clearer.