### The Young And The Restless Spoilers: Katie Secretly Tests Claire’s DNA – She Is Not Victoria’s Child

Welcome back, everyone! Today’s update from Genoa City is nothing short of shocking. Katie’s resentment toward Claire has reached a fever pitch, fueled by her belief that Claire doesn’t belong in the Newman family. Determined to expose what she sees as an imposter, Katie devises a cunning plan to prove her suspicions.

One evening, seizing an opportunity while Claire is distracted, Katie sneaks into the bathroom and snatches a strand of hair from Claire’s brush. With grim satisfaction, she carefully packages the hair and sends it off to a private lab for DNA testing. Katie, having picked up knowledge from crime shows and adult conversations, waits eagerly for the results that could validate her beliefs.

Meanwhile, Victoria remains oblivious to Katie’s actions, loving Claire unconditionally regardless of biological ties. The thought of a DNA test terrifies Victoria, as she fears losing Claire, who has become an integral part of her life and family.

Weeks later, the results arrive. Bursting with pride and a sense of triumph, Katie storms into the living room where Victoria, Claire, and Victor are gathered, clutching the envelope containing the test results.

“Mom, Grandpa, look what I have!” Katie announces, excitement tinged with triumph in her voice. “I’ve got the results of the DNA test about Claire.”

Victoria’s heart sinks. “Katie, what have you done?” she asks, her voice trembling with concern. However, Katie ignores her mother’s distress and tears open the envelope, revealing the outcome.

“Claire isn’t your daughter, Mom,” Katie declares, her words slicing through the room like a knife. “She’s not a Newman. She doesn’t belong here.”

Silence falls over the room. Claire’s face drains of color, tears welling in her eyes. Victor’s expression darkens, while Nikki, arriving just in time, looks shocked and outraged.

“What is the meaning of this?” Victor demands, snatching the paper from Katie’s hands. He scans the results, his face hardening with each passing second. “This can’t be true.”

Fighting back tears, Victoria takes the paper from her father, her hands trembling as she reads the damning evidence. Despite the test results, Victoria’s feelings for Claire remain unchanged. She looks at Claire, who stands frozen in place, and her heart breaks for the young girl she loves as her own.

“Why did you do this, Katie?” Victoria asks, her voice thick with emotion.

Katie’s eyes flash with defiance. “Because she’s not one of us, Mom. She’s been lying to us all this time. She’s an outsider.”

Claire, who has been silent until now, finally speaks up. “I never lied about who I am. I didn’t know I wasn’t your daughter, Victoria. But it doesn’t change how I feel about you. You’ve always been my mother.”

Victoria walks over to Claire and wraps her arms around her. “You are my daughter, Claire. No piece of paper will ever change that.”

Victor and Nikki exchange troubled glances. Victor clears his throat. “Victoria, this is a serious matter. We can’t just ignore it. Claire, if you’re not Victoria’s daughter, who are you? Where do you come from?”

Claire shakes her head, tears streaming down her face. “I don’t know. I’ve always thought you were my family.”

Victor’s face hardens. “We need to get to the bottom of this. We can’t have someone in the family who doesn’t belong.”

Nikki tries to soften the blow. “It’s not that we don’t care about you, Claire, but we need to understand what’s going on.”

Feeling vindicated, Katie smirks. “See? I told you she didn’t belong here.”

Victoria gives her daughter a stern look. “Katie, enough. This is not a game. We’re talking about people’s lives here.”

The tension in the room is palpable. Victor and Nikki’s stance is clear—they can’t accept Claire without knowing her true origins. Victoria, torn between her love for Claire and the harsh reality presented by the DNA test, struggles to find a way forward.

Over the next few days, the atmosphere in the Newman household remains tense and uneasy. Victor orders a thorough investigation into Claire’s background, determined to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Claire feels more isolated than ever, haunted by the possibility of losing the only family she’s ever known.

Victoria tries to maintain a sense of normalcy, but the strain is evident. She couldn’t bear the thought of losing Claire, yet she understands the need for answers. Each day brings new anxieties and uncertainties as the investigation drags on.

Finally, the private investigator Victor hired returns with shocking news—Claire’s biological parents have been located. It turns out Claire was switched at birth in a hospital mix-up. Her real parents, the Robinsons, had been searching for her ever since discovering the mistake years ago.