Once the hero realizes his feelings, his "alpha" instincts kick in to protect the heroine from external threats.
The father needs a "mother figure" to secure an inheritance, win a custody battle, or stabilize his public image. The romance builds through shared domesticity and the "us against the world" mentality. 🎭 The "Secret" Identity SexMex 23 04 03 Step-Mommy To The Rescue Episod...