Home and Away's Marilyn Chambers makes shock decision after Heather drama

 What's next for her?

Home and Away spoilers follow from Monday's Australian episode (October 10), which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.

Home and Away favourite Marilyn Chambers fled from Summer Bay in the show's latest Australian episode.

Marilyn has faced a traumatic time due to the lies and manipulation of her long-lost daughter Heather Fraser, which came to a head in dramatic scenes on Australian screens last week.

In Monday's episode on Channel 7, Marilyn struggled with her guilt after the terrible turn of events.

Marilyn blamed herself for Heather's decision to kidnap Roo Stewart, Alf Stewart, Irene Roberts and Leah Patterson as part of her dramatic revenge plans. The situation led to Alf's life hanging in the balance when Heather spiked his drink and it triggered his heart condition.

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The Summer Bay legend also continued to give herself a hard time for giving Heather up when she was a baby, fearing that this was the start of all Heather's problems.

Reflecting on her troubled thoughts, Marilyn told Roo: "I should never have given away my daughter. I have ruined lives – I've ruined Heather's life. I nearly ruined Mr Stewart's life as well."

In a separate heart-to-heart with Leah, Marilyn also expressed her belief that her friends will always see her differently after Heather forced her to tell the truth over her past.

Back at the Stewart house, Alf was shocked to find a letter from Marilyn, who'd decided to flee from the Bay due to her ongoing sense of shame.

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The note read: "Dearest Roo and Mr Stewart. I haven't told you enough that you're not only the best friends I've ever had, but you're my family.

"I'm so sorry for all the trouble that I've caused – and for that, I think it's best that I move on. This is goodbye from me. I'll treasure our time together always."

While this isn't thought to be a permanent exit for Marilyn, viewers will have to stay tuned to find out how her loved ones react and how long it'll take for her to make a reappearance.

Home and Away fans in the UK will see the dramatic Heather episodes next month.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7plus.