June 3rd 2024.
The nightmare seemed never-ending for Belle Dingle. The recent news of her pregnancy has sent her into a state of shock and fear. She had just returned from her mental health crisis unit, where she was seeking help for her fear of relapsing. Little did she know that her instability was partly due to Tom King's mind games. The thought of bringing a child into this world while feeling so unstable was enough to terrify anyone.
Adding to her worries was the unsettling feeling she had about her husband. This led her to keep her pregnancy a secret, even from him. She pretended to be ill to throw off Tom and her cousin Mandy Dingle. The only person who knows the truth is nurse Wendy Posner, who is concerned about Belle's decision to keep it a secret.
Actress Eden Taylor-Draper, who plays Belle, shared her character's concerns in an interview with The Agency. She revealed that Wendy is worried about Belle's hesitation to tell Tom the truth, and her fears turn out to be valid when Tom returns home and confronts her. Belle needs time to think about what she wants to do with her pregnancy and turns to Wendy for help in finding out her options. She is also afraid that Tom hasn't changed despite his promises.
Belle's fears are confirmed when Tom's true colors come to light once again. He gets angry when Cain Dingle scolds him for selling Belle's car without her knowledge. Tom takes out his frustration on Belle, interrogating her about what she may have told Cain. His anger escalates, and he becomes physically violent towards Belle, ready to hurt her. In a moment of desperation, Belle reveals her pregnancy to stop him from hurting her. Eden shared that her character's confession was not planned, but it was the only way to protect herself.
Belle's revelation causes a sudden change in Tom, and he breaks down in tears. This jolts Belle, and she also starts crying, out of fear. They go for a walk with their dog, and Tom appears sincere in his promise to change. Belle wants to believe that this could be a new beginning for them, but she is not ready to share her situation with anyone yet.
In an interview, Eden shared her thoughts on Belle's mindset and her relationship with Tom. She believes that Tom is manipulating her, making her doubt herself and her suspicions about him. However, it doesn't take long for Belle's doubts to be proven right. She confides in Tom, asking him to keep it a secret, but he ends up telling Rhona Goskirk. Soon, Jimmy King offers his congratulations, making Belle feel violated and angry.
Eden revealed that Belle knew Tom would betray her trust, and this is why she wanted some time to think before sharing the news. But her plans were ruined when she walked into the cafe and saw everyone congratulating her. However, Belle is still not sure if she wants to keep the baby. Unfortunately, Eden disclosed that the storyline will continue for a while, and Belle will not be leaving her current situation anytime soon. She is grateful for the opportunity to portray such a significant storyline and is determined to do it justice.
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