He did bully you but he wouldn’t be able to if you didn’t engage. Didn’t talk, didn’t meet up, didn’t go out etc they can’t bully you if you disengage. All these long months when he was bringing you flowers and taking you out and begging and pleading and showing up unannounced, he was withholding essential financial information. Pretty much lied through his teeth but was love bombing you all along. I am upset on your behalf

I guess all you could do is take the money and cut all ties if you don’t want to pursue it legally. You don’t have to tell him you don’t want to keep in touch because it would open endless conversations and arguments. Just quit him cold turkey