Fans of Emmerdale have fretted that Belle Dingle changing the locks on abusive husband Tom King may have been the wrong move – as he was waiting in the wings to secure a copy of the key for himself so as to continue his cycle of controlling behaviour.
Belle has attempted to extricate herself from Tom since returning to the village, agreeing to move back into their home on the condition that the locks be changed. However, Tom managed to get a spare key after bribing the locksmith with a bit of cash.
Has Belle made a dangerous mistake?
Emmerdale fans react as Tom continues to manipulate Belle
As the episode aired, fans of the soap took to X to share their thoughts on Tom’s future plans… and many thought Belle had once again underestimated her husband’s capacity for manipulation.
“Why doesn’t Belle see through his “key” scam?” asked one fan.
#Emmerdale Why doesn’t Belle see through his “key” scam????
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