Tell him the truth. His dead uncle doesn't make him any more entitled to a chance with you than the last hundred times he asked you out. At this point, you need to cut ties. He has made it clear that friendship isn't enough, and he isn't respecting your feelings or your boundaries. Cut him loose for good and end this.
Offer you condolences...if you mean it. Then acknowledge his feelings. Then discretely walk away. "Thanks. You've already told me that you have feelings for me. I responded respectfully and honestly. Please accept that response...it has not changed. I am walking away. Pursuit would constitute harassment UNLESS you have a legitimate reason to pursue me such as my hair is on fire. Please don't set my hair on fire just so you can follow me."
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Say "the answer is still NO."
I can't see us being together.
Tell him the truth. His dead uncle doesn't make him any more entitled to a chance with you than the last hundred times he asked you out. At this point, you need to cut ties. He has made it clear that friendship isn't enough, and he isn't respecting your feelings or your boundaries. Cut him loose for good and end this.
Offer you condolences...if you mean it. Then acknowledge his feelings. Then discretely walk away. "Thanks. You've already told me that you have feelings for me. I responded respectfully and honestly. Please accept that response...it has not changed. I am walking away. Pursuit would constitute harassment UNLESS you have a legitimate reason to pursue me such as my hair is on fire. Please don't set my hair on fire just so you can follow me."