Best Fake Fiancé

The trope is classic, but I wonder what made the author choose this twist. Did they want to explore how fake relationships can sometimes become real?

The funny moments really brightened the story, but I’m curious if others felt it balanced the emotional stakes or if it sometimes undermined the tension.

Their banter and slow burn felt so natural. I wonder if this was planned from the beginning or if it evolved during writing as the characters grew closer.