Why Did Cane And Lily Really Divorce On The Young And The Restless?

Getting over Cane Ashby's affair would've been difficult for Lily Winters, but unfortunately for Cane, the sex was the least of their problems. Cane and Juliet's "encounter" produced more than a night of regrets, with their one night stand leaving Juliet pregnant. Raising a baby with another woman could've destroyed Cane and Lily's marriage, but an unanticipated tragedy occurred, making it nearly impossible for Lily to leave (via Soaps In Depth).

In a twist that rocked the foundation of Cane and Lily's marriage, Juliet passed away during childbirth, essentially forcing Cane to raise their son on his own. However, Lily decided to remain in her marriage, and she and Cane raised the baby together until another tragic moment struck their life. Amid the drama with Juliet and Cane's affair, it was exposed that Hilary Curtis (Mishael Morgan) was behind the sexual harassment lawsuit aimed at Cane. Lily already disliked Hilary for a plethora of reasons, but the lawsuit that happened to Cane fueled that existing fire (via Soap Central).

Per Michael Fairman TV, the tension between Hilary and Lily boiled over during Hilary's pregnancy, when Lily missed a red light and the two were involved in an automobile accident. The accident claimed the life of Hilary and her unborn child, with Lily's brother Devon Hamilton (Bryton James). Lily was sentenced to prison time for her role in the collision, putting both time and distance between her and Cane.