I agree he walks on eggshells but I believe it’s his indecisiveness to not take a stand and question his friends actions that have lead him here today. Just because he is worried doesn’t mean he skulks not have question imlie concerns.
Will come back with detail reverts later to you sorry have to go back to work 😊
But will say this just because Maline has not moved on doesn’t mean he has not set himself free from her she manages to keep him listing but he has not been falling trap to her guilt that he has only felt for imlie and imlie alone 😊