While Rachel’s story has left Salem reeling, another storm is coming from Marlena Evans – the woman who has always been considered the spiritual pillar of the whole city.

This week, Marlena officially received the medical test results: dangerous level of myocarditis.

This news not only made her shaken but also made all those who love her “unsteady on their feet”.

The opening scene is of Marlena walking into the clinic, her face calm but her hands shaking slightly.

The doctor put the file on the table, looked up with a heavy gaze: “We found signs of heart failure. If not treated immediately, it will be very dangerous.”

A sentence, but like a knife cutting through the air.

Marlena – strong as she is – still tried to stay calm: “Can I continue working?”
The doctor shook his head: “No. You have to rest immediately. Even a small incident can be life-threatening.”

Immediately, John Black – the man who loved Marlena more than life itself – nearly collapsed upon hearing the news. In an emotional scene, John stood by Marlena’s bedside, held her hand and said in a choked voice: “I’ve almost lost you too many times. This time… I can’t take it.”

Marlena smiled: “You’ve said that in all our storms, John. And we’ve overcome them every time.”

However, she couldn’t hide her fear. When John left the room for a moment, Marlena looked down at her trembling hands, her eyes brimming with tears. The scene made the audience realize: Marlena – the symbol of strength – was now facing the greatest helplessness of her life.

The drama intensified when Kristen and Tony were escorted out into the hospital hallway — just as Marlena passed by. Kristen looked at Marlena, half-smiled and said: “Even heroines fall one day.”

Marlena stood still, her eyes cold, but it was clear that those words made her waver.

Sarah Horton also appeared as a strange link in this storyline. It was Sarah who first proposed the treatment plan. But the fact that Sarah was involved in Rachel’s case made many fans doubt: would she keep her mind steady while treating Marlena?