In a dimly lit office at the Abbott Mansion, Jack Abbott sits alone, the weight of uncertainty pressing down on him. The soft glow of his desk lamp casts eerie shadows, mirroring the growing doubts in his mind. For

weeks, he has been haunted by a nagging question: who is the real father of Kyle? Diane Jenkins, Kyle’s mother, has always been vague about Kyle’s paternity, her evasive responses only deepening Jack’s

suspicions.

As the days go by, Jack’s concern intensifies. He notices Diane’s furtive glances and abrupt changes of topic whenever the subject arises. Determined to uncover the truth, he decides to take matters into his own

hands by secretly conducting a DNA test. Late one evening, under the pretext of retrieving a document from Kyle’s room, he manages to collect a sample of his son’s hair. He sends it off to a private lab using an

alias, ensuring that his actions remain under wraps.

The wait for the results becomes agonizing. Each time the phone rings or a package arrives, Jack’s heart races in anticipation. When the envelope finally arrives, Jack hesitates, his hands trembling as he opens it. The results leave him shattered: a probability of paternity of 0%. Jack’s world crumbles around him as he recalls the countless memories he shared with Kyle—fishing trips, heartfelt conversations—only to realize that the son he has raised for over 30 years is not biologically his.

This shocking revelation is not new for Jack; years ago, he discovered he was not his mother Dena’s biological son, a truth that rocked his world. However, facing the potential loss of Kyle is an unbearable pain. Confusion and anger surge within him. Who is Kyle’s real father? Did Diane know all along? Had their entire relationship been built on deception?

With these questions weighing heavily on his mind, Jack knows he must confront Diane to seek answers, but he decides to tread carefully. The next evening, he invites her over under the guise of discussing family matters. As they sit in the living room, the atmosphere is thick with tension. Jack begins cautiously, “I’ve been thinking a lot about our past and about Kyle. There are some things I need to understand.” Diane’s unease is palpable as she shifts in her seat.

“What do you mean? Is something bothering you?” she asks, her eyes darting away. Jack locks eyes with her, steeling himself. “I can’t shake the feeling that there’s something you’re not telling me about Kyle’s paternity.” Her gaze falters under the weight of his accusation. “Jack, we’ve been over this. Kyle is your son!”

But Jack presses on, pulling the DNA test results from his pocket and placing them on the coffee table. “This says otherwise.”

Diane’s face drains of color as she reads the document, shock evident in her wide eyes. “You… you had a DNA test done?”

“I had to know the truth,” Jack replies firmly. Tears well in Diane’s eyes as she struggles to find her words. “I was scared, Jack. I didn’t know how to tell you. I thought… I thought it wouldn’t matter.”

“Wouldn’t matter?” Jack echoes incredulously. “You let me believe he was my son for over 30 years!”

“I didn’t want to lose you,” she whispers, desperation in her voice. “You were the best thing that ever happened to me.”

Jack runs a frustrated hand through his hair. “Who is his real father?”

Diane hesitates, then admits, “It’s Victor Newman.”

The revelation hits Jack like a ton of bricks. Victor Newman—his long-time rival and adversary—now part of this twisted family saga. “You expect me to believe that you had a child with Victor and kept it from both of us?” Jack’s disbelief turns into anger.

Diane nods slowly. “It was complicated. I was involved with both of you. When I found out I was pregnant, I chose to believe he was yours. It was easier that way.”

“Easier for whom?” Jack demands, his voice rising. “Certainly not for Kyle or for me. You robbed us of the truth!”

“I’m sorry,” Diane pleads, tears streaming down her cheeks. “I never meant to hurt you.”

Jack turns away, his mind racing. The implications are staggering; not only has he been deceived about his son, but now Victor is an unwitting participant in this drama. “Does Kyle know?” he asks suddenly.

“No,” Diane replies. “I couldn’t bring myself to tell him.”

As Jack grapples with the devastating truth, the stakes in Genoa City rise higher than ever. With his family torn apart by secrets and lies, he knows that this revelation is only the beginning of a tumultuous journey that will test loyalties and reshape relationships in ways he never imagined.