While Mack is still in hospital, the whole village of Emmerdale explodes with the shocking return of Robert Sugden.

After many years in prison for the incident on the cliff, Robert is released thanks to Aaron’s bravery in telling the truth.

Without the need for lengthy trials, Robert is finally cleared of his name.

The moment Robert steps back into the village makes many people surprised.

Victoria chokes up and hugs her brother in an explosion of joy, while Aaron stands still and watches – touched but hesitant. However, that joy is immediately extinguished by Chas’s cold attitude. She bluntly warns Robert: “Stay away from Aaron until everything is really stable.”

Robert is torn inside. He wants to get close to his brother, wants to apologize for the years of separation, but Chas’s warning is like an invisible wall separating them. In an emotional scene, Robert looks at Aaron from afar, his eyes filled with tears, like someone longing for a hug but being rejected.

The audience will surely hold their breath waiting to see what Robert will do: listen to Chas and keep his distance, or do whatever it takes to find their family again? Whatever his choice, Robert’s return will certainly change the landscape of Emmerdale, opening up a series of new conflicts between the Sugden and Dingle families.