Emmerdale fans are in for an intense ride as Beth Cordingly, 

who portrays Ruby Fox-Miligan, has teased that the fallout from her character’s affair with Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) is far from over. 

Last year, Ruby betrayed her husband Caleb Miligan (William Ash) in one of the soap’s most shocking twists, sleeping with his brother Cain. 

The affair, however, remains a secret—at least for now

and Cordingly promises that there’s still plenty of drama to come.

A Betrayal That’s Still Waiting to Be Exposed

Ruby’s infidelity has been a ticking time bomb for some time, with Cordingly describing the situation as something that “just sits there waiting.” According to the actress, while the affair hasn’t yet come to light, the moment when it does will undoubtedly be explosive. “I think it’s good when stuff doesn’t come out too quickly, because then it’s just sitting there waiting, and you know as soon as something’s going okay, it could just come out,” she explained.

The affair between Ruby and Cain has been a dark secret, and Cordingly teased that the eventual reveal will bring with it “potential destruction” for everyone involved. The longer it stays hidden, the more devastating the fallout will be when it finally emerges. The timing, as Cordingly suggests, could not be more crucial.

The Fallout Will Be Devastating, Especially for Caleb

When Ruby’s affair with Cain is eventually revealed, Caleb is bound to be the most affected. Cordingly acknowledges that the discovery of the betrayal will be particularly painful for him, especially considering his complicated relationship with the Dingle family. For Caleb, family means everything, and it’s taken him a long time to feel like a true part of the Dingles.

“Cain is probably the worst person from Caleb’s point of view because family means so much to him, and it’s taken him so long to feel a part of the Dingles,” Cordingly said. Ruby’s actions would be a deep betrayal of that family bond, and it would shatter Caleb’s trust in both his wife and his brother. The consequences of this affair will reverberate throughout the family, and Caleb will have to grapple with the emotional aftermath of the double betrayal.

Cordingly also explored Ruby’s emotional state during the affair, explaining that Ruby was not trying to hurt Caleb intentionally. Instead, her actions were motivated by her own personal pain and self-doubt. “She was trying to hurt herself,” Cordingly said, highlighting Ruby’s internal struggles and the emotional turmoil she faced. It’s clear that Ruby’s decisions were driven by deeper issues, and she never intended to bring harm to Caleb, though the outcome will be devastating.

A Damaged Friendship With Moira Dingle

As if the betrayal of Caleb and Cain wasn’t enough, Ruby’s secret hookup with Cain also threatens her blossoming friendship with Moira Dingle (Natalie J. Robb). Ruby and Moira had started to build a unique and somewhat difficult relationship, characterized by a mix of spikiness and vulnerability. They were becoming close, and Ruby had begun to open up to Moira, which made the affair with Cain all the more complicated.

According to Cordingly, the breakdown of Ruby’s relationship with Moira is another tragic consequence of the affair. “She and Moira were becoming friends too, and had this really kind of wonderful relationship of spikiness and difficultness and then opening up to each other. So there’s that to damage too,” she said. The friendship that was beginning to form will undoubtedly be torn apart once the truth is revealed, adding yet another layer of heartache for Ruby.

No Romance, Just Regret

Despite the affair, Cordingly was quick to clarify that there is no romantic connection between Cain and Ruby. Both characters are known for their tough exteriors, but Cordingly believes they share a softness underneath. She suggests that if the affair had never happened, Ruby and Cain could have formed a genuine friendship. However, the one-night affair was a mistake that both regret deeply. “They both regretted it from the second it was over,” she said.

Ruby’s relationship with Cain was born out of their shared vulnerabilities, but once the brief fling was over, the consequences of their actions began to weigh heavily on both of them. Their mutual regret indicates that the affair was a momentary lapse, not the beginning of a romantic relationship.

What’s Next for Ruby?

As Emmerdale fans eagerly await the inevitable reveal of Ruby’s affair with Cain, the fallout will undoubtedly cause massive emotional upheaval. Cordingly’s hints about the destruction that will follow suggest that this storyline will be one of the most dramatic in recent memory. With Caleb’s heartbroken reaction, Moira’s shattered friendship, and the already complicated Dingle family dynamic, Ruby will have to face the consequences of her actions in the coming weeks.

As the truth looms ever closer, Ruby’s journey through guilt, regret, and potential reconciliation will captivate viewers. Stay tuned for more dramatic twists and turns as Ruby’s secret threatens to tear apart the lives of those around her.

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