Well things can definitely get “lost in translation “ when It comes to written messages, whether it’s via texting or email. I read a little bit of your background with your parents. It sounds like a heavy situation. Timing is everything in relationships and perhaps it’s just not the right time for you right now to be in one. And that’s okay.
This guy obviously saw something valuable in you that he would drive to see you every weekend. If possible on your part try to have a conversation with him about it (in person preferably) and try to maintain a friendship with him. You never know what the future may hold.