fans are expressing their frustration over the latest plot twist involving Tom King.
The character, played by James Chase, has been tormenting his wife Belle, portrayed by Eden Taylor-Draper, for months. Belle finally revealed the truth to her family and broke up with Tom in an attempt to escape his control. However, things took a shocking turn when Belle attacked Tom in self-defence, stabbing him in the back with an axe.
Despite admitting to the attack, Belle is unable to prove Tom’s abuse as he has cleverly covered his tracks. In a recent episode, Tom was alarmed to discover his tablet, containing incriminating videos of him recording Belle, had disappeared.
It transpired that cousin Carl had borrowed it before Issac Dingle took it home. Issac’s mother Moira, played by Natalie J.
Robb, found the tablet at their house and upon viewing the disturbing footage, realised it was evidence of Tom’s abuse. She left a voicemail for Belle and planned to deliver the tablet to her, but suffered a seizure due to her brain diagnosis, reports Leeds Live.
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Belle is trying to put Tom behind bars (Image: ITV)
When Belle visited Moira to find out about the voicemail, Moira couldn’t recall anything from the past few hours, leaving Belle heartbroken.
In the latest gripping episode of aired on October 4, viewers watched as Tom made a startling discovery regarding the location of his tablet, spelling trouble for one of the village’s young residents.
The tension escalated during the show when Tom, harbouring suspicions about Carl, pressed the youngster for answers en route to the dentist. Under pressure, Carl confessed that Isaac was in possession of the tablet, inciting Tom’s anger.
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Tom’s tablet is the key to his downfall (Image: ITV)
Yet, later events took a darker turn; observing Isaac and his mother Moira from afar, Tom ominously instructed Carl to remain silent about the issue. The plot thickened as Carl ominously insinuated harm towards Isaac, saying, “I will deal with Isaac. When I decide..”
In response, fans voiced their exasperation and anticipation on social media, fearing Tom’s potential success in retrieving his tablet, a move that would thwart justice.
Viewers on an fan page on Facebook couldn’t contain their emotions, with comments pouring in.
Tom issued a warning about the youngster (Image: ITV)
One viewer lamented: “OMG it is so frustrating so far! All the evidence and in the wrong hands. Come on Writers give your heads a wobble and make things work for Belle just once, please!”
Another fan expressed their anxiety: “My heart rate is through the roof! I’m so angry, I just know Tom will get his tablet back. When is he going to get his comeuppance!”
The third fan warned” “If Tom manages to get it back I’m going to stop watching. Don’t let him get away with it, they are stupid as it will show other abusers that they can do the same.”
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