While Salem was still reeling from the DiMera family’s secrets, Leo Stark and Javi Hernandez unexpectedly announced their marriage on New Year’s Eve.

A dazzling, extravagant, and energetic wedding – but everyone knew that in Salem, the “happy wedding” was just a facade before tragedy struck.

From the start, the signs of trouble were clear.

Gwen, Leo’s former best friend and now a jealous rival, unexpectedly appeared in a pristine white dress, leading many to believe she deliberately stole the spotlight.

And that wasn’t all; Dimitri von Leuschner – Leo’s ex-lover – also appeared at the party, a glass of wine in hand and a sinister smile. “You said you loved him, but you promised me that,” he said coldly amidst the music, enraging Javi. The entire hall fell silent.

This scene was predicted to be the highlight of the week. As Javi tried to protect Leo, Dimitri smirked, “You can’t marry the past.” Fans on social media erupted over this line. After the altercation, the chandelier fell, and the wedding descended into chaos. Gwen screamed as her dress ripped, Rafe rushed to restrain Dimitri, and Leo broke down in tears amidst the smoke and falling flowers, desperately calling out Javi’s name.

But just when everything seemed to fall apart, a voice said, “I do,” amidst the rubble. Javi – injured in the hand – still held Leo’s hand. The wedding took place in ruins, without music, without fireworks, only the promise of love despite everything collapsing. This ending was described as “both heartbreaking and breathtakingly beautiful.”

After that night, Salem was no longer the same. A wedding had opened a new chain of tragedies – when Gwen and Dimitri were caught discussing in the dark: “This time, let’s see how long their love survives.”