For over a decade, Melissa Ordway brought Abby Newman to life on The Young and the Restless, evolving from a wealthy socialite into a savvy businesswoman and devoted mother, while off-screen balancing her career with raising two daughters alongside husband Justin Gaston. Let’s watch the video to see why, after earning a Daytime Emmy nod and shifting to a recurring role, she’s now stepping away in tears—and what this could mean for Abby’s future in Genoa City…