Charity Dingle – the epitome of Emmerdale’s sharp and twisted personality – has been thrust into her most dangerous situation since Faith Dingle.

After months of hiding, Jacob Gallagher finally discovers her ‘mystery pregnancy’ lie – and it’s all a shock.

The story begins when Charity pretends to go for an ultrasound with Sarah Sugden, but is actually covering up her own problems.

She lies about the results, creating a fake scenario.

But the deception quickly unravels when Jacob – who once trusted her – catches Charity at the hospital in suspicious circumstances: with Chas Dingle, her face full of tension.

Jacob hides in the corridor, watching Charity walk out of the ultrasound room, holding the real results – but clearly not related to Sarah. From that moment, Jacob knows: it’s all an act.

The next episode promises to be an “emotional storm”: Jacob confronts Charity in the middle of a rainy night, his voice trembling: “Why did you lie to me? Why did you drag Sarah into this?” Charity is silent, her eyes filled with fear, but also a bit bitter: “Because sometimes lying is the only way to keep the person you love.”

That justification has divided viewers: some are sympathetic, some are angry. But everyone agrees – Charity has pushed herself to the limit. With her secret exposed, she not only faces Jacob but also the whole Dingle village. A storm is coming, and this time, Charity is not sure she will be lucky enough to survive the consequences of her own creation.