Is Michael truly prepared to risk losing Lauren Fenmore Baldwin (Tracey E. Bregman) due to his allegiance to Victor Newman (Eric Braeden)?

Lauren’s Been Pushed To The Breaking Point

Lauren had already reached her limit the last time Michael became entangled in Victor’s schemes. Michael has finally stepped back and distanced himself from all the peril, but this decision came at a significant personal expense as it shattered his relationship with Victor.

Now, Michael is striving to mend that connection while also safeguarding the residents of Genoa City from Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn).

However, Michael encountered a setback when Cane dismissed him, thwarting his infiltration plan, yet it’s clear that his allegiance to Victor is strong.

In the October 1 episode, Lauren left Michael, which speaks volumes about her frustration with all this dubious information.

There Always Seems To Be Three People In Lauren’s Marriage, Her, Michael And Victor!

Lauren feels as though there are three individuals in this marriage, given that Michael always returns to Victor in the end. She is uncertain how much longer she can endure this situation, and a divorce threat may be on the horizon.

Fans of Y&R might witness Lauren directly confronting Michael, insisting that this cannot continue.

While one could argue that Y&R is exaggerating Lauren’s reaction for the sake of drama, it is evident that she is serious about her feelings. Lauren is at a loss for words or actions to convey just how crucial this matter is to her.

Lauren’s Ultimatum-Him Or Me, Who’s It Going To Be?

If Michael is not prepared to prioritize Lauren, what does that indicate about their marriage?

Lauren will likely ponder this, which could lead her to issue a surprising divorce threat to Michael in the upcoming episodes.

It’s possible that Lauren will present Michael with an ultimatum, cautioning him that their marriage cannot endure unless he completely severs ties with Victor!

While Michael may eventually agree to Lauren’s demands, there’s also a possibility that she will come to the conclusion that she cannot let Michael go – regardless of how furious she feels towards him.

Lauren May Just Have To Accept This Is Just Who Michael Is

At some point, Lauren might need to come to terms with the fact that this is simply who Michael is. Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) also disapproves of Victor’s behavior, yet she finds it impossible to leave him and has stopped trying at this point in her life.

Should it be Lauren who concedes, or is it Michael who should yield instead? Can Michael and Lauren steer clear of divorce despite her overwhelming frustration?

The Young and the Restless spoilers indicate that Lauren and Michael have much to sort out, so stay tuned for updates on their ongoing marital struggles.