Cindy Beale, a well-known character in the long-running British soap opera EastEnders, is often described as having a fierce temper, a trait that is about to be tested in a big way. Her recent heartbreak comes from being abandoned by her new husband, Max Branning, just hours after their wedding. Max revealed that he wasn’t truly in love with Cindy and had been having an affair with Priya Nandra-Hart for months. He also suffered a heart attack on their wedding day and was hospitalized, which led him to confess the truth. Cindy discovered the affair with the help of her friend Jean Slater, and since then, she has been determined to take revenge, even going as far as to run Priya out of the fictional town of Walford. The situation takes a dramatic turn when Cindy learns that Lauren Branning, Max’s estranged wife and her sister-in-law, knew about Max’s infidelity with Priya long before the wedding. This revelation comes from Peter Beale, Cindy’s husband, who confronts Lauren for keeping the secret. Cindy is furious with Lauren for not telling her, which adds to the tension between the two women. The conflict reaches a boiling point during Harvey Monroe’s birthday party at The Albert, a local pub in Walford. Cindy publicly exposes Lauren, taking revenge by placing the birthday cake directly in her face. Lauren retaliates by slapping Cindy, leading to a chaotic and emotional scene. Peter Beale finds himself caught in the middle once again, this time between his wife Cindy and his estranged wife Lauren. The drama unfolds on the same night that Mark Fowler Jr., a former resident of Walford, returns to the town. Lauren believes Mark has come back for her, but he only intends to say goodbye. However, since it is known that Mark will be back in Walford by New Year, it remains unclear whether he will leave again or stay for good—perhaps influenced by the people around him. The latest developments in EastEnders will air on Wednesday, September 23, at 7:30pm on BBC One, or can be streamed from 6:00am on BBC iPlayer.