The recent storyline in *Emmerdale* has left viewers heartbroken as Ruby Fox-Miligan

(Beth Cordingly) faces a devastating blow that threatens to tear apart her marriage to Caleb Miligan (William Ash).

The situation spirals out of control when Ruby realizes that Caleb may not be the biological father of their daughter, Steph (Georgia Jay).

This all stems from a painful past that Ruby has been keeping hidden. Ruby was a victim of sexual abuse by her own father, Anthony Fox (Nicholas Day), when she was younger.

These traumatic experiences have made it impossible for Ruby to face the truth about whether Caleb is Steph’s biological father.

In the *Emmerdale* episode on January 15, Ruby received the DNA results, but she couldn’t bring herself to open the letter and confront the truth.

In a moment of confusion and fear, Ruby confided in her sister-in-law, Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter), and decided that she didn’t want to know the truth, hoping that things would resolve on their own.

Chas, who is aware of Ruby’s past abuse, sympathized with her but couldn’t fully understand the depth of the situation Ruby was facing. Ruby tried to dispose of the letter containing the test results, but her plan was thwarted when Caleb found it.

In a fit of anger and anguish, Caleb confronted Ruby and learned that he is not Steph’s biological father. However, Ruby couldn’t share the full truth with him and simply begged him not to focus on the paternity test results, telling him that they could overcome this issue. But Caleb, unable to handle the shock, threw Ruby out of Mill Cottage.

When Ruby returned home, she was heartbroken to find that Caleb had informed Steph about their separation. When Steph referred to him as “dad,” Caleb chose not to explain the reason for their split, leaving Ruby to face the pain alone. Meanwhile, Anthony, who had discovered Ruby’s affair with Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), came to offer Caleb his support, adding more tension to the situation.

*Emmerdale* fans have been deeply moved by Ruby’s story, with many sharing their concern and empathy for the character. Ruby’s storyline has sparked an outpouring of support from viewers, with many urging her to share her heartbreaking story of sexual abuse.

One viewer wrote on social media: “It’s so painful to watch Ruby suffer in silence. I could weep. #Emmerdale.” Another urged: “Poor Ruby. TELL SOMEONE!!! #Emmerdale.” A third commented: “#Emmerdale It’s so obvious that something bad happened to Ruby, but no one is noticing. #Emmerdale.”

Ruby’s journey has touched the hearts of many, and viewers are hoping she will find the courage to open up about her past to someone, so she can begin the healing process. The consequences of Anthony’s abuse of Ruby are becoming clearer, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what will happen next.

This emotional storyline not only highlights Ruby’s struggles but also prompts viewers to reflect on the long-lasting impact of traumatic experiences. While Ruby continues to struggle with the truth, her path forward remains uncertain. Whether Ruby will find the strength to confront her past and open up to those around her is still unclear.