My path from Buddhism to discovering Islam

Assalamu alaikum everyone. I wanted to share my story and ask for some advice. I started looking into Islam because I fell in love with a Muslim man. We're not together right now, but I've kept learning because I truly became interested in the faith itself. Alhamdulillah, Allah has given me this chance to learn, no matter where the journey takes me. I was raised Buddhist, but my family never pushed us to practice. One of my close cousins is Catholic, so I grew up seeing both Christianity and Buddhism, but I never went deep into either. Now I'm reading the Quran, and many verses make me think. What Allah asks of us-like being honest, kind, respectful, charitable, controlling desires, treating others well-these are basic good human qualities. Sadly, many people today struggle even with these. One thing I've always found hard to understand is why Muslim women wear the hijab. I'm slowly learning the reasoning and trying to understand it without judging from my old perspective. I've actually tried wearing the hijab myself, not perfectly, but just to feel what it's like. I'd like to wear it properly someday, but I'm scared of how my non-Muslim friends and especially my family would react. For now, I thought about wearing a scarf around my neck when out alone, just to get comfortable, and then gradually wear it properly. If I do convert, I feel it might be safer and easier to fully embrace Islam after I move out and become independent. Another thing I'm unsure about: what should I do about visiting Buddhist temples? My parents don't know I'm learning about Islam, so I'd still have to go with them to temples and attend Buddhist funeral prayers. If I'm just present but don't believe in those practices, is that okay? And what about pretending to pray so they don't suspect? I know in Islam worship is only for Allah, so I'm not sure if pretending is wrong. I'm still learning and don't have everything figured out. I'd really appreciate advice from Muslims, especially reverts who've been in similar situations with non-Muslim families. I'm looking for respectful ways to navigate this while I'm still learning. JazakAllah khair.