What does it mean: he told me "at least I made an effort to see you" after meeting me? He also said we'll see each other again but made no contact?

We where working together. He'd also come and say hello while I'd be in the tea room or just talk a while. Started giving me hugs at work. Bought me a cupcake and chocolate for the month of February (I asked him to buy me something). All the signs of interest was there, but he never asked for my number directly and never made plans outside of work.

What does it mean: he told me "at least I made an effort to see you" after meeting me? He also said we'll see each other again but made no contact?
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