i think he is genuine this time he has some principles ..
sweetness he is showing has a deeper meaning ..
when raghu told pallu forget everything and move on u will be happy without D family but she slapped him in anger
he tried to be sweet enough
but when pallu said D family is existence of her he got it only way to get her back to normal is uniting D family and her .
she doesnt consider him as hubby so he decided to be a friend instead and indirectly gave an eg of ex hubby (which pissed her off)
agenda is simple unite the family with pallu and give her what she wants ..
he giving wife status is just to make decision in rao's house
he is providing her 2 families at one go and he being strong supporter whatever she decides he will stand with her always ..as a friend not has a hubby because hubby chapter is complicated ...
he doesnt want to force in to being hubby ..
he showing softness and caring because she will really see the real love and understand what true love is and she will be able to see the selfishness of D family and selflessness in RAO'S who will only shower her with love and always support her and let her fly high ..
thats why he is soft ..not faking it he reserves this side only for family and pallu is a family and friend too..