Love is taking an unexpected turn in Los Angeles as Zende finally finds the courage to lay his heart on the line for Daphne. For weeks, he has been silently watching her struggle with complicated emotions—her lingering tension with Hope, her uncertainty about her place in L.A., and her unresolved feelings for Carter. But while everyone else has been caught up in their own drama, Zende has been quietly paying attention, and now, he’s ready to make his move.

With Daphne preparing to leave for Paris, Zende sees this as his last chance to confess his true feelings. In a bold leap of faith, he tells her just how much she means to him, surprising Daphne in a way she never expected. She had always seen Zende as a close friend, but his heartfelt admission forces her to question everything. Could he be the man who finally gives her the love and stability she deserves? Or is she still too emotionally tied to Carter to take that step forward?

Meanwhile, Carter’s reaction to the news might be more intense than anyone anticipated. Despite his on-again, off-again involvement with both Hope and Daphne, the thought of another man pursuing Daphne could spark unexpected jealousy. Will this be the wake-up call Carter needs to fight for her, or will he let her slip away into Zende’s waiting arms?

Adding another layer to the mix, Steffy may see this as an opportunity to push Daphne toward Zende, encouraging them to explore their potential as a new power couple. Could this be the start of a fresh romance, or is it just another fleeting distraction in the ever-turbulent world of the Forresters?