Of course he knew that was a possibility, though it doesn't make it much easier to deal with it. He tries to steel himself for that answer, tries to get ready to hear her telling him that no, she doesn't want him back, she doesn't want him even around.

He won't go, if that's the case. It will be painful but no more than if he were to be in New York and never see her again. At least the distance might dull the ache in his heart.

"I don't know. I can only give you my word."

Which, he is aware, might not be worth much right now.