Emmerdale's Belle Dingle faced a shock as villain Tom King ramped up his toxic behaviour in the episode that aired on Thursday (August 15).
Following her Scottish retreat aimed at escaping the turmoil, Belle (portrayed by Eden Taylor-Draper) came back to discover that Tom's menacing deeds had intensified.
Last month saw the couple's relationship sour during an eerie journey to a Welsh ghost town. In that period, Belle stumbled upon Tom's concealed career plans and was soon subjected to his anger, prompting her to flee their holiday home with her dog Piper in tow - a move from which she didn't look back.
Belle, known for her determination, managed to keep a safe distance from Tom, but he cruelly cut her off financially and tarnished her reputation by spreading nasty rumours of her getting close to Vinny Dingle (played by Bradley Johnson).
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