Conversation so far:
What is interesting about Ashley Abbott?
Davidson describes Ashley as a dynamic character. She has been characterized as sassy yet an honorable heroine.
What else happened with Ashley's Abbott's character?
Victor's manipulative son Adam Newman (Michael Muhney) gas lights Ashley, making her believe that she is seeing the ghost of Victor's late wife, Sabrina Newman.
Why did Adam Newman (Michael Muhney) gas lighted her?
Adam Newman (Michael Muhney) gaslighted a pregnant Ashley in 2009 was payback for Ashley stealing Victor's sperm years ago to conceive Abby.
Was Ashley Abbott involved in any romances in The Young and the Restless?
Ashley has been involved in a number of different romantic relationships over her duration on the series. Her relationship with Brad Carlton (Don Diamont) came as a shock.

Question: Why was it a shock for their relationship?
Self-contained rewrite: Why was it a shock for Ashley Abbott's relationship with Brad Carlton?