Carly's Ultimate Betrayal? Exposes Nina and Drew’s Affair to Save Michael’s Family!

On Apr 27, 2025

General Hospital Spoilers reveal Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) is no stranger to protecting her family at all costs — but this time, she may be ready to go nuclear.

With Michael Corinthos (Chad Duell) recovering in a German burn clinic and Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) seemingly placing all her trust in Drew Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison), Carly is growing increasingly alarmed by the tight grip Drew now has on her daughter-in-law — and her grandchildren.

When she discovers that Willow has signed over legal custody of the kids to Drew in the event something happens to her, Carly’s protective instincts are bound to flare in full force.

And if she’s willing to weaponize Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) and Drew’s secret affair to sever his bond with Willow, no one will be safe from the fallout.

General Hospital Spoilers — A Custody Power Play

Carly’s maternal instincts have always extended to Michael — and by extension, to Wiley Corinthos (Viron Weaver) and Amelia Corinthos (Sequoia and Serenity Mork Macko). The thought of Drew having legal guardianship over Michael’s children will send her into panic mode.

This won’t just be about family dynamics anymore — this will be about legacy, trust, and control. Carly has already made her disapproval of Nina and Drew’s relationship crystal clear, especially given Nina’s tangled history with their family.

But with her son laid up in a hospital halfway across the world, Carly may take matters into her own hands to secure what she sees as Michael’s rightful role as the children’s only true guardian — and that means dismantling Drew and Willow’s relationship before it’s cemented with legal bindings.

GH Spoilers Suggest Carly Goes Nuclear

Enter Nina’s affair with Drew — still a secret, but just barely. Carly may have held her tongue until now, waiting for Nina to make the first move to drive a wedge between Drew and Willow.

But patience isn’t exactly Carly’s virtue, and learning about Willow’s signed paperwork may be the final straw.

If Carly outs the affair to Willow, the intent will be crystal clear: blow up any remaining trust between Willow and Drew. Carly knows full well the devastation that could follow — but in her mind, better to torch the truth now than live with the consequences of a legally enshrined betrayal later.

General Hospital Spoilers — A Backfire in the Making?

Still, Carly’s move is not without risk. If Willow feels ambushed or manipulated by Carly — especially while dealing with Michael’s fragile condition abroad — she may dig in her heels out of defiance.

Worse, if Drew spins the narrative that Carly’s vendetta stems from jealousy, bitterness, or a desire to control Willow’s life, Carly could lose the moral high ground entirely.

If Nina finds out Carly was the one to spill the secret, retaliation is almost guaranteed, especially with her new ties to the Quartermaines and continued influence at Crimson.

In trying to protect her family, Carly may spark a war that drags everyone — especially the children — into the line of fire. With secrets hanging by a thread and custody of Michael’s kids dangling in the balance, Carly may soon make a decision that redefines every relationship in her orbit.

The question is — how far is she willing to go to protect what’s hers? Stay tuned for more GH news and spoilers just ahead.