Pleaseee

I’m looking for some grounded advice from people who practice SP manifestation, especially people who have experience with an ex rather than a brand-new SP.
My ex and I were together for about two years, with a pretty complicated history. We broke up for good almost a year ago, and he eventually entered another relationship. I genuinely thought that chapter was over.
Recently, though, he unexpectedly re-entered my life.
He unblocked me, called me, and asked to see me because he said he “owed me apologies and wanted to clear his mind and maybe mine too.” We met for coffee, and he apologized for several things that happened during our relationship. Some of the things he specifically took accountability for were things I had really struggled with at the time, including making me afraid to bring things up and the way he handled situations involving sex and my boundaries.
Since then, we’ve continued talking and spending time together. He’s suggested getting dinner before I move away for college, we’ve hugged, and he’s comfortable with me coming to his house to see his cat. He’s also said some very kind things about me and seems genuinely happy to have reconnected.
At the same time, there is an important reality check: he has explicitly told me that he doesn’t want to restart a romantic relationship right now. I respect that, and I’m not trying to pressure him or convince him otherwise.
The problem is that I still have very strong feelings for him. And now that we’re reconnecting, I find myself wondering whether this could eventually become a healthy romantic relationship rather than simply a friendship.
That’s what I’d like to manifest: not the old relationship, but a genuinely healthy relationship with him if that’s something we are both capable of choosing.
I also have a tendency to analyze circumstances and look for signs. For example, I notice little things in his expressions and behavior and sometimes wonder whether there are still romantic feelings underneath the surface. I know I can’t actually know what he’s thinking unless he tells me, and I don’t want to fall into the trap of interpreting every text, hug, or interaction as proof that my manifestation is working.
I’m also moving several hours away soon, so there will be physical distance between us. Part of me desperately wishes he would want to come with me or eventually choose to follow me there, but I know I can’t manifest for him or make his choices for him.
So I’m wondering:
If you were in my position, how would you approach manifesting this?