EastEnders fans were left “heartbroken” after Albert Square legends Rainie Cross and Stuart Highway split up after three years together.
During Tuesday’s instalment (June 28) of the popular BBC One soap opera, loyal fans watched the devastating breakdown of their marriage just months after they welcomed their son Roland.
The married couple have been through a whirlwind of chaos over the last few months including Stuart’s breast cancer diagnosis and post-natal depression after the arrival of their son.
READ MORE: Rainie Cross to leave EastEnders with baby Roland after husband Stuart deserted him
And it appears as though the trying times have taken their toll on their relationship, after the brunette beauty forced her husband to choose between staying with her and rebuilding their marriage or leaving them behind for good.
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In an emotionally charged argument, the new dad confessed he couldn’t cope with being a father whilst battling cancer at the same time and needed space to process what was going on.
In an attempt to convince him to stay, Rainie argued: “I know it’s hard to come back here once you’ve had your chemo, I get that it’s a lot but you’re not gonna be sick forever, it’s not always going to be like this.
“You know, [Roland’s] gonna be walking and talking, he’s gonna be calling you Daddy. Roland needs you, he needs us, you and me and we’ve worked so hard for that. I thought you wanted it too.”
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Still completely shellshocked, the only thing Stuart could mutter was: “I’m sorry, I can’t do it.”
But the devoted mother wasn’t about to her the father of her baby walk out of their lives without knowing the consequences of his actions.
She firmly stated: “You walk out now and you leave me to handle this all on my own, we are done sweetheart and I will never forgive you.”
Despite knowing he would lose everything he holds dear, Stuart simply muttered: “I can’t” as he walked out of their family home.
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After watching the devastating scenes, fans flooded to Twitter to share their disappointment at their shocking breakup online.
One user penned: “I’m so gutted Stuart and Rainie are breaking up [two crying emojis] I adore them so much # EastEnders.”
Another agreed: “I can’t believe they are breaking up the best couple on the Square #Stainie [three heart broken emojis, two crying emojis] #EastEnders.”
A third added: “Rainie is breaking my heart [crying emojis] I’m going to miss her so much #eastenders.”
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