**Spoiler Alert: After Ethan’s Tragic End: Emmerdale’s Ruby

Fox-Milligan Shocks Fans With Disclaimer**

In a dramatic twist, Ruby Fox-Milligan has confessed her role in the hit-and-run

that led to Ethan Anderson’s tragic death in Emmerdale.

The shocking cliffhanger earlier this week revealed Ethan succumbing to injuries from the accident,

injuries he never properly treated at the hospital.

Viewers have since discovered that Ruby was responsible for running down Ethan,

seeking revenge for an accident Ethan had with her son, Nikki, a few weeks prior.

The episode on Wednesday, May 29, began with Caleb trying to dissuade his wife, Ruby, from confessing her crime. Their tense conversation was interrupted by PC Swirling, who arrived to speak with them. Later that afternoon, the Milligans made an appearance at the local pub, where speculation was rife about Ethan’s death being connected to the hit-and-run. Caleb dismissed these rumors nonchalantly, while Ruby remained visibly distressed.

The atmosphere in the pub grew even tenser when Charles arrived for a drink. He suggested that either the Milligans or the Dingles could be behind Ethan’s death. Ruby attempted to mediate, warning Charles that his pursuit of justice might consume him and make him lose sight of his true self. She admitted her anger towards Ethan for the accident involving Nikki but emphasized that she never wished for Ethan’s death.

Back at home, Caleb confronted Ruby about nearly revealing the truth to Charles. Ruby, feeling conflicted and guilt-ridden, admitted to her husband, “It turns out I’m a coward as well as a murderer.” Their son Nikki walked in on this conversation, prompting Ruby to finally confess to him that she was the one who ran down Ethan. Nikki was horrified by his mother’s actions, but Caleb defended Ruby, explaining that she feared losing Nikki due to Ethan’s negligence.

Caleb insisted that they keep Ruby’s involvement a secret within the family. Nikki, however, was reluctant to agree. When he tried to leave, Caleb restrained him, demanding his compliance. Ruby then persuaded Caleb to let Nikki go, reasoning that their son wouldn’t disclose the truth. Caleb acknowledged that they had raised Nikki to be better than themselves, which might compel him to tell the truth.

In the final, poignant scene of the episode, a distraught Nikki was shown watching from a distance as Charles was comforted by Claudette outside the church. This moment highlighted the emotional turmoil and moral dilemma facing Nikki, torn between family loyalty and the urge to come clean about the accident.

Ruby’s shocking confession has left Emmerdale fans reeling, as they grapple with the unfolding drama and its potential repercussions on the Milligan family and the wider community. The tension between seeking justice and protecting loved ones is set to drive the storyline forward, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.