Man. The nasty, jealous comments are coming to this forum. You should stay at Twitter. Here we don't crap on the Lord Zhong Xi Wu, or at least try to not be so obviously bitter.
He did it to let her know she can rely on him as she is now vulnerable - divorcee with an elderly father and no…
Actually, that is a good thing to do it when she is vulnerable, so she knows she isn't alone, and has options. He knew it wasn't the best time or place and that she would probably reject him.