Emmerdale fans 'work out' true identity of Caleb and Ruby's secret daughter in Kim Tate twist

Emmerdale viewers are grappling with twists and turns after it was revealed that Caleb (portrayed by Will Ash) and Ruby Milligan (Beth Cordingly) have a secret daughter named Stephanie.

Tensions flared earlier in the week when Caleb visited Ruby's dying mother, Helen (acted by Sharon Maughan), in the hospital. Their encounter was hostile, leading to a heated clash.

In a bold move that shocked fans, Caleb coerced Helen into forking over £100k in exchange for a hospital visit. Tragically, the next day, as Ruby made her way to reconnect with her mother, time had run out.

Helen died before the money reached Caleb's account, leaving Ruby devastated and unaware of Caleb's deceitful manipulation. Viewers are left wondering whether Ruby will ever learn of the extortion and come to forgive Caleb for his acts of treachery.

Compounding the sorrow of Helen's passing, Ruby is haunted by thoughts of their children, Nicky and Stephanie, prompting speculation about the mysterious daughter's identity and potential arrival in the village, reports Leeds Live.

During Friday's episode, a poignant moment unfolded as Ruby lamented, "How did we end up here? With two kids who don't want anything to do with us," signalling her anguish as a parent. "I thought we would be better at this being parents."

Agreeing with the sentiment, Caleb queried: "So what are you going to do? Are you going to ring her?"

To which Ruby resignedly responded: "No," laying bare her realisation that reaching out would be a gesture for her own sake rather than her daughter's. She concluded, resolving that if Stephanie sought a relationship, she knew where to find them.

"She doesn't need me putting my grief on her, think we have screwed her up enough already."

"Maybe one