Warded heavily to Mils
I can probably dig something more up, though that's my main book. They sound pretty respectful though. So he's not being pushy.
Perhaps since he sent flowers with meaning, send him a few back -- something with respect and regret and friendship, maybe as a stand in for business partners? Maybe try to find something for time meaning not right now?
We can go through the book at tea and pick some out to try to say the right thing.