@conscript117 don't hold your breath for an ending at all. Series doesn't have many chapters left, and the "ending" will disappoint in its lack of existence.
I think the idea here is that it's not the right time. He's sick and vulnerable. She probably wants to allow him time to give a more proper confession, even with the knowledge that it will happen.
I mean, what could she do? Accept and not do anything?
@Zirvano He does have other projects he's working. At least two others at the moment.
Translator is staying on top of the most recent chapters of this one, so kudos to them as well.