The episode of Emmerdale on September 22 opened with a heart-stopping climax: John Sugden – the wanted murderer – suddenly appeared in front of Victoria’s house.

His thin image, his eyes both cold and desperate made viewers shiver.

Victoria was stunned when she saw her brother enter the house.

But the tension had not yet subsided when her little son suddenly appeared, almost shouting the alarm.

In the moment of death, John bent down, whispering in a voice both gentle and threatening: “Don’t say anything, this is our secret.” The boy was tearful, his eyes bewildered, as if standing between love and fear.

Victoria choked, tears rolling down. She was torn between two choices: let the police arrest her brother or hide him to keep the fragile peace in the family. The atmosphere in the house was thick, as if every word could lead to tragedy.

John didn’t stay long. He left quickly, leaving Victoria trembling, clutching her son. The door closed, but the audience knew: this intrusion had planted another seed of uncertainty. Would the child be able to keep the secret? And would Victoria continue to protect John, or would she eventually betray him to save her family?