In a dramatic turn of events on Emmerdale, Tom King Jr. returns to the village after a decade away, reigniting old emotions with his ex, Belle Dingle. Initially, his reappearance seems harmless, as Tom reconnects with Belle, revealing that he has become a veterinarian. However, beneath his charming facade, Tom harbors a dark, controlling side. After marrying Belle, he becomes increasingly manipulative, isolating her from family and friends and making her life unbearable.

Tom’s disturbing behavior escalates, as he coerces Belle into submission with emotional manipulation, forcing her to quit her job and even stalking her. His cruelty intensifies when he uses their pet dog, Piper, to control Belle, dragging the animal into his toxic games to lure her home from a mental health facility. Despite being the one in need of help, Tom continues to manipulate Belle into believing she is the problem.

This twisted power dynamic has left Belle trapped in an abusive marriage, fearing for her safety. As Tom’s actions grow more sinister, viewers are left on edge, wondering how far he will go in his quest for dominance and whether Belle will be able to escape his tightening grip. With Tom’s dark past involving his father Carl’s murder and his earlier terrorizing of Chas Dingle, his return to Emmerdale signals danger for those around him. The question remains: will Belle find a way to break free, or will Tom’s sinister control destroy her once again?