Salem is already full of secrets, but the new episodes push Stephanie Johnson into the center of the drama.

From a strong woman, she is forced to lower her defenses, telling her current boyfriend Alex Kiriakis the truth about her relationship with Jeremy Horton.

The moment Stephanie choked up and confessed her past became the focus of the audience — both emotional and dangerous.

The scene opens with Stephanie pulling Alex into the living room, her voice trembling: “I don’t want to hide it from you anymore. Jeremy… was once a part of my life.”

Alex stood still, her hands shaking, her eyes unable to hide the shock. That dialogue not only made the audience tear up, but also revealed a danger: Jeremy, who had returned to Salem, could destroy Stephanie’s current relationship.

It is worth mentioning that Alex had just moved in with Stephanie, believing that the two had overcome all the storms. But a mysterious text message from Jeremy, implying that Alex doesn’t know the whole truth, further cracks the relationship. Stephanie sobs, covering her face, while Alex turns away in silence, her heart torn.

The audience will surely ask: Will Alex forgive Stephanie, or will Jeremy take the opportunity to intervene and win back her old heart? And more importantly: What will Stephanie do when two men confront each other, one is the present, the other is a ghost from the past? This love triangle drama promises to shake up Salem.