I don't know why you broke up, but love is not easy! Save it if you can! After all, reopening another new relationship won't feel like it used to!
His remark shows that he is not in a hurry to start a new relationship now. He sent you time together, indicating that he still lingered in your previous relationship and didn't give up!
Go talk to him, try to get close to him again, and then start your new journey again. Come on!