This year’s Christmas party at Rovers Return wasn’t just filled with alcohol and laughter; it was also the scene of one of the most heartbreaking shocks in Coronation Street history.

Eva Price, who had just returned and taken on the responsibility of running the bar, was “bombed” by her mother-in-law, Maggie Driscoll, in the middle of the party.

Maggie, who had never liked Eva, unexpectedly released a secret letter in which Eva confessed to having had an abortion years ago.

This revelation not only stunned Ben, Eva’s husband, but also silenced the entire neighborhood.

Maggie claimed the letter was proof that Eva had betrayed her son and had a clandestine relationship with Adam Barlow. But the truth was even more bitter: Adam was only her only friend who knew, and the only person Eva trusted during this crisis.

Humiliated in front of the crowd, Eva completely broke down. She fled the restaurant, while Ben stood frozen amidst the murmurs. Although some residents like Carla and Sarah tried to protect Eva, the damage was done: her reputation, her marriage, and her image as the “Rovers’ owner” were all ruined. Christmas had officially become hell for Eva.