I was mostly thinking about his next email, assuming it is in the next few days. It will be in response to what you just sent. I was thinking that since you were worried about how he might respond, just ignoring it would be for the best. If you get an email in two weeks, or a month, then I'd look at it. Might not respond though.
I think little to no contact for a period of months is your best bet. Despite his manipulativeness, there is a tiny morsel of truth in what he ways. Neither one of you is really ready to interact with the other. So take advantage of the time!
