Ridge tries to call Taylor, but it was too late when she got on the plane | Bold and Beautiful

The night of the Forrester fashion show was supposed to be a night of joy—a moment to honor family, creativity, and tradition. But for Taylor Hayes, it became a painful reckoning. What should have been a night filled with pride quickly turned into one of heartbreak as she watched Ridge Forrester and Brooke Logan light up the evening, laughing, sharing knowing glances, and moving together so effortlessly that it was impossible to ignore the truth anymore.

As Taylor stood back and observed, reality hit her like a tidal wave. Ridge wasn’t just enjoying a friendly moment with Brooke—there was still a deep, undeniable bond between them. It wasn’t just their laughter or the way they instinctively knew how to move together; it was the look in Ridge’s eyes whenever he glanced at Brooke. A look filled with warmth, nostalgia, and something that had been missing from the way he looked at Taylor for far too long.

In the quiet days after the show, Taylor couldn’t shake the memories flooding her mind. She thought back on all the promises Ridge had made to her—the commitment, the future he said he wanted. In the moment, it had all seemed so genuine. But now, with a clearer heart, Taylor could see how delicate it had all been, how it felt like trying to hold onto something that was never fully hers.

Maybe Eric Forrester had been right all along. Maybe Brooke wasn’t just part of Ridge’s past—maybe she was his destiny. The realization tore at Taylor’s heart, but it also gave her clarity. Sitting alone one night, staring at the sparkling skyline of Los Angeles, she made the hardest decision of her life. She wouldn’t sit around waiting for Ridge to come to some grand realization. She wouldn’t settle for half of a heart anymore.

With a heavy but determined spirit, Taylor began packing a suitcase. She reached out to some old colleagues abroad, arranging to return to her life’s work—traveling the world, helping others, and healing broken souls, perhaps starting with her own. She left behind a simple note for Ridge—no anger, no blame, just a bittersweet farewell:

“Ridge, thank you for loving me the best way you could. I hope you find the happiness you’re searching for. I need to keep moving forward for me. Please don’t come looking for me. Take care of yourself.”

By the time Ridge came home that evening, Taylor was already gone. The house felt eerily empty, and when he realized she wasn’t just out running errands, panic quickly set in. He tried calling her, sending frantic texts, even driving to places they used to visit together. But Taylor had vanished, and all that remained was silence.

It wasn’t until Steffy arrived and quietly handed Ridge the letter that everything sank in. Ridge’s hands shook as he opened the note, his heart sinking with every word he read. It dawned on him, painfully, that Taylor hadn’t left out of anger or resentment—she left because she loved herself enough to walk away from a man who couldn’t give her his whole heart.

The next day, Eric found Ridge sitting in his office, lost in thought, wrestling with guilt and regret. Eric, always pragmatic, offered his own perspective.

“Maybe it’s for the best,” Eric said gently. “Now you can finally be with Brooke—the woman you’ve always loved.”

But Ridge didn’t answer. His mind was elsewhere, haunted by memories of Taylor—the woman who had stood beside him without conditions, offering him unwavering support, even when his heart had been divided. Ridge realized too late how much Taylor had truly given him—and how little he had given her in return.

Now, Ridge faces a heartbreaking choice. Will he chase after Taylor, risking everything to win back the woman who walked away for her own peace of mind? Will he be brave enough to fight for a second chance with someone who loved him selflessly? Or will he fall back into old patterns, finding comfort once again in Brooke’s familiar arms?

Ridge’s next move could change everything—for him, for Taylor, and for Brooke. Has too much damage been done? Has Taylor finally closed the door for good? Or will love prove strong enough to heal old wounds if Ridge dares to fight for it?

The story is far from over. In Los Angeles, love triangles are never simple, and every decision comes with a heavy price. Ridge’s heart is at a crossroads, and wherever he turns next could reshape not just his own future, but the entire world around him.

Stay tuned, because in The Bold and the Beautiful, love is always complicated, second chances are rare, and true happiness often comes at the cost of heartbreaking sacrifice.