The battle lines are being drawn in Genoa City as one mama bear prepares to protect her cub from his ex-wife’s scheming!

Diane Jenkins Abbott isn’t blind to what’s happening right under everyone’s noses in Genoa City. While Kyle Abbott has been building a beautiful relationship with Claire Newman, his ex-wife Summer Newman has been watching from the sidelines with growing jealousy. Despite their painful divorce, Summer clearly thinks there’s still hope for a reconciliation with Kyle – and Diane is having absolutely NONE of it!

SUMMER’S JEALOUSY IS SHOWING

Let’s be real – Summer hasn’t exactly been subtle about her feelings. Every chance she gets, she’s making snide comments and negative predictions about Kyle and Claire’s relationship. “It won’t last,” she suggests with that knowing smile. “They’re too different,” she whispers to anyone who’ll listen.

The closer Kyle and Claire become, the more desperate Summer seems to win back her ex-husband’s attention. It’s the classic case of not wanting something until someone else has it! After their marriage crumbled in spectacular fashion, Summer apparently thinks they can just sweep all that heartbreak under the rug and try again. But there’s one formidable obstacle standing in her way – her former mother-in-law.

DIANE WON’T LET SUMMER DESTROY KYLE’S HAPPINESS

Diane Jenkins has come a long way in rebuilding her relationship with her son, and she has Claire Newman to thank for much of that progress. Claire was instrumental in helping Kyle forgive his mother and reconnect with her after years of bitterness and resentment. For that alone, Diane owes Claire a debt of gratitude.

But beyond that, Diane sees how genuinely happy Kyle is with Claire. After weathering the storm of his failed marriage to Summer, Kyle has finally found someone who brings light back into his life. As his mother, Diane is determined to protect that newfound happiness – even if it means confronting Summer head-on.

THE CONFRONTATION BREWING

Sources close to production reveal that Summer will soon ramp up her efforts to win Kyle back. Whether she’ll try to undermine Claire directly or make more subtle moves to recapture Kyle’s heart remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – she’s not backing down.

When Summer takes things too far, Diane will reportedly reach her breaking point. The protective mother will confront her former daughter-in-law with a fierce warning to back off Kyle or face serious consequences.

Expect Diane to unleash her fury on Summer with a warning that makes it crystal clear: interfere with Kyle and Claire’s relationship at your own peril. Diane Jenkins isn’t known for making empty threats, and Summer would be wise to heed her warning.

VICTOR NEWMAN: THE WILD CARD

Complicating matters further is Victor Newman, who may be playing his own game behind the scenes. Diane has already expressed concerns that Victor might try to sabotage Kyle and Claire’s relationship, given the long-standing feud between the Newmans and the Abbotts.

Could Victor actually be encouraging Summer’s reunion efforts as part of some larger scheme? It wouldn’t be the first time The Mustache has used his family as pawns in his business wars. If Victor and Summer join forces, Diane might find herself outmatched – but never outmaneuvered.

WILL KYLE BE CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE?

The real question is: where will Kyle stand when these two powerful women clash? Will he appreciate his mother’s protective instincts, or will he resent her interference in his personal life? And might Summer’s pursuit actually reawaken old feelings that Kyle thought were long dead?

One thing’s for certain – Summer Newman isn’t used to backing down from a challenge, especially one issued by Diane Jenkins. When these two strong-willed women go to war over Kyle’s future, sparks are going to fly, and Genoa City may never be the same.

Stay tuned, soap fans! This is one confrontation you won’t want to miss!