Emmerdale's Christmas plot has been 'uncovered' by fans, and they're not exactly thrilled. Currently in the soap, Belle Dingle (played by Eden Taylor-Droper) is embroiled in a harrowing domestic abuse storyline with her new husband Tom (James Chase).
Belle and Tom, former lovers, reignited their romance last year and subsequently got hitched. However, audiences have witnessed Tom, son of the notorious Carl King, emotionally torment Belle in recent months.
Over time, Tom's dominance over Belle has escalated, leading to physical assaults, with the narrative poised to take an even grimmer turn.
Adding to the tension, Belle recently found out she was expecting. But, feeling incapable of bringing a child into their destructive relationship, she chose to terminate the pregnancy without telling Tom, instead claiming she had miscarried, reports the Daily Star.
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