Emmerdale resolves a loose end from Meena's storyline

Emmerdale spoilers follow.

Emmerdale has resolved a loose end from Meena's ongoing storyline.

The serial killer is currently on the run from the law, after having all of her crimes exposed by Liam Cavanagh during a violent confrontation.

The aftermath of Meena fleeing has caused chaos in the village, as her sister Manpreet was accidentally struck by a car driven by Charles as he was desperately trying to save her.

Charles was reluctant to come clean to Manpreet over the accident, though love rival Rishi did find out the truth as Manpreet made her recovery in hospital.

In Friday's episode (January 21), Charles decided he couldn't live with such a terrible secret on his conscience so he finally confessed he is responsible for accidentally running down her down.

Charles also apologised to Manpreet for not believing her weeks ago, when she tried to tell him Meena was responsible for sending the fake texts to Ethan pretending to be his mum.

"I couldn't bear it. After everything she did, and knowing you got run over and knowing why," he confessed. "I was worried when you disappeared. I knew something wasn't right… I just panicked.

"She had everyone fooled. I needed to find you. I thought you were in danger, and I didn't see you."

As he apologised, Manpreet cut him off: "No, Charles. Hey, you don't need to be sorry. Put it this way: if you hadn't run me over, Meena would have got to me and I'd be dead anyway."

Manpreet understood it was just an accident and thanked him for "looking out for [her] ever since". She also told the vicar that him staying at her bedside "means everything".

Manpreet also finally had some closure with ex-husband Rishi, who visited her at her bedside to tell her how Charles had been praying for her every step of the way.

"You're very lucky to have him, and I thought you should know it," a heartbroken Rishi told her.

Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.

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