DAYS OF OUR LIVES SPOILERS: XANDER FACES HEARTBREAKING BETRAYAL AS MAGGIE URGES IMPOSSIBLE FORGIVENESS

The walls are closing in on Xander as his wife’s secret threatens to destroy everything he’s built!

Xander Cook is about to have his world completely shattered, and he won’t see it coming until it’s too late. Soap Dirt Days of Our Lives fans are bracing for an emotional explosion as the truth about Philip’s forged letter is finally coming to light, leaving Maggie Kiriakis to desperately attempt damage control before things go nuclear in Salem.

THE DEVASTATING BETRAYAL

At the heart of this drama is a calculated deception orchestrated by Philip Kiriakis, who used a forged letter supposedly from the late Victor Kiriakis to claim half of Xander’s birthright at Titan Industries. Soap Dirt The scheme has allowed Philip to serve as co-CEO alongside his brother, building what appeared to be a growing bond between the siblings.

But what makes this betrayal truly devastating isn’t just Philip’s actions – it’s that Sarah Horton has known about the forgery all along and chosen to hide it from her husband. Soap Dirt She’s been caught in an impossible position, torn between loyalty to her husband and fear of what he might do if he discovers the truth.

According to sources close to the production, the big reveal about Philip’s forgery is expected during May sweeps, and the fallout will be catastrophic. When Xander learns the truth, he’s not just going to be angry – he’ll be “completely and utterly crushed by this betrayal.” Soap Dirt

MAGGIE’S DESPERATE PEACEKEEPING MISSION

As tensions mount, Maggie Kiriakis finds herself in the unenviable position of trying to manage an inevitable explosion. Thursday’s episode shows Maggie trying to urge Xander to show compassion toward Stephanie Johnson, Alex Kiriakis, and possibly Philip – all people who were in on the deception.

Maggie knows Sarah’s involvement in the secret and understands that if she can get Xander to soften toward the others, it might make it easier for Sarah when her part in the deception is finally revealed. But asking Xander to forgive may be asking the impossible, especially given the scope of the betrayal.

THE STAKES COULDN’T BE HIGHER

This isn’t just about family drama – there are enormous business implications as well. Xander and Philip have been plotting a major corporate takeover of DiMera Enterprises, with the brothers making a power play while EJ DiMera is in a coma. Soap Dirt The revelation of Philip’s fraud could derail their business plans just as they’re gaining momentum.

For Sarah, the stakes are her marriage. When the truth comes out, Xander is expected to cut ties with Philip and “separate from Sarah despite her being the love of his life because this betrayal just hits him so deep and so hard.” Soap Dirt Sources suggest the separation could last for months, potentially through the fall.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

The immediate question on everyone’s mind is: how will Xander discover the truth? It could come from overhearing whispers about the forgery or through EJ DiMera, who might uncover the information and use it against Philip. Soap Dirt Regardless of how it happens, the revelation is coming – and soon.

In fact, it appears the truth may explode as early as next week. Spoilers for April 17th indicate that “Vivian shows up at DiMera and tells Xander that Victor Kiriakis did not write the letter that Philip found,” potentially setting up a confrontation between Xander and Philip where “all the lies and betrayal are exposed.” Soap Dirt

Will Xander ever be able to forgive Sarah for her part in this betrayal? Can Maggie’s intervention help salvage what’s left of the family? Or will this be the final straw that sends Xander back to his villainous ways?

One thing is certain – the Kiriakis family will never be the same again. Stay tuned to Days of Our Lives on Peacock to watch the drama unfold!