as of course I have completely forgiven him
you sure about that? cuz you still sound very entangled in his stuff and hoping that he's seen the error of his ways and how he behaved towards you.
also, if you were completely NC, and did not allow incoming texts, you likely wouldn't be all worked up now because he asked how are you doing and mentioned he might want to give you some $$. we have the power to PREVENT much of our own angst...........