General Hospital spoilers and rumors suggest that Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen)

is currently trapped in a web of self-deception, unable to see the true nature of Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison).

Her idealized view of Drew as her hero is leading her to overlook the glaring reality that he may be just another manipulative figure,

similar to Shiloh Archer (Coby Ryan McLaughlin) from her past. Despite her painful history with the Dawn of Day cult, where she was betrayed and sacrificed by Harmony Miller (Inga Cadranel) under Shiloh’s control, Willow seems to have forgotten the lessons she learned from escaping such manipulation. She now finds herself entranced by Drew, who has taken on a role reminiscent of a guru, guiding her in a way that mirrors the power dynamics of a cult leader and a brainwashed follower.

The irony here is that Willow once had the strength to break free from Shiloh’s grip, but now, she appears to have fallen into a similar pattern with Drew. Drew’s actions have changed Willow’s perspective, or perhaps, he has reverted to the manipulative behavior that initially shaped him. Willow’s view of Drew is so clouded by admiration that she fails to recognize the similarities between his behavior and that of the men who hurt her in the past. Willow is blinded by her perception of Drew as the perfect hero—someone who will rescue her from her struggles—but she fails to see the cracks in his armor.

What makes this situation even more troubling is that Willow is completely unaware of Drew’s affair with her mother, Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros). While Drew was professing his love for Willow, he was simultaneously using Nina to secure his political ambitions, all while leading Willow to believe he was the perfect man. Willow remains completely in the dark about Drew’s true intentions and actions, holding on to the illusion of a perfect relationship. Her rose-colored glasses prevent her from seeing the truth, and she doesn’t seem willing to clean them off, even though the signs are all around her.

Drew is well aware of Willow’s adoration and is taking full advantage of it, soaking up the attention and validation she offers. His ego is being stroked with every gesture of affection, while Willow remains blind to the fact that he might be just as in love with himself as he is with her. His supposed feelings for her seem less about genuine love and more about the boost to his own self-image. The real question now is whether Willow will ever come to terms with the reality of Drew’s character or if she will continue living in her fantasy, only to be burned when the truth inevitably comes to light.

Will Willow ever wake up from her delusions? Or will she remain in her fantasy world, worshiping Drew as the hero she believes him to be, while everyone around her sees the truth?