In the upcoming episodes of *Coronation Street*, tensions escalate as

Hope Stape finds herself at the center of a shocking crime, but is she truly to blame?

The drama begins with the unexpected return of Alina Pop, who arrives

in Weatherfield to testify in a human trafficking trial. Longtime viewers will recall Alina’s harrowing past, having been trafficked into the UK in 2019 and forced to work at a nail salon under horrendous conditions. Seb Franklin was the one who uncovered her plight, leading to her escape from her traffickers. Now, years later, Alina is back with her infant son, Doren, who was fathered by none other than Tyrone Dobbs.

Upon her arrival, Alina reveals to Tyrone that she has been living in Hastings but plans to stay up north a bit longer while the trial is ongoing. Tyrone, feeling a sense of responsibility, agrees to put Alina and their son up in the Chariot Square hotel. This decision doesn’t sit well with everyone, especially Tyrone’s youngest daughter, Ruby, who becomes overly attached to her half-brother, Doren. On the other hand, Hope Stape, who has been grappling with her rebellious teenage years, is less than thrilled by Alina and Doren’s presence.

Hope has recently been making waves in Weatherfield, having broken up with her long-term boyfriend, Sam Blakeman, in favor of her neighbor Jack Webster, who has a dark past as an arsonist. Her behavior has raised red flags for her parents, particularly when she visited the medical center asking to be put on the contraceptive pill, a request that left Fiz and Tyrone furious.

As Alina begins to receive threatening phone calls, she fears that her traffickers have found her and are trying to intimidate her before her court appearance. However, Tyrone has another theory. He starts to suspect that Hope might be behind the calls, an accusation that leaves Hope enraged. She vehemently denies any involvement, but the seed of doubt has been planted.

The situation worsens when Fiz discovers that Tyrone has been hiding a huge bill from her, money that he had secretly given to Adam Barlow for a consultation about gaining custody of Doren. This revelation leads to a heated argument between Fiz and Tyrone, with Fiz worried that Alina’s return could reignite old feelings between her and Tyrone. Her fears aren’t entirely unfounded as Tyrone admits he’s been thinking about asking Alina and Doren to move to Weatherfield permanently.

As the week progresses, Alina grows increasingly paranoid, feeling as though she’s being watched. Her fears are validated when, just before her court appearance, a thug barges into her hotel room and threatens her, leaving viewers on edge about whether she’ll be able to testify safely.

Amid all this chaos, Hope’s name continues to be dragged through the mud, but is she really the one causing trouble, or is there someone else with far more sinister motives lurking in the shadows? As secrets unravel, it becomes clear that while Hope might have a rebellious streak, she might not be the one to blame for the dark events surrounding Alina. The real culprit remains hidden, and the streets of Weatherfield are about to witness a shocking revelation that could change everything. Stay tuned as *Coronation Street* delivers high-stakes drama and unexpected twists that will keep you guessing until the very end.