He Kept It A Secret
You would certainly not have guessed that your boyfriend has kept a present for you inside of it. Terry felt that placing items behind glass would mean that they would not be seen at all. The legal scheme succeeded, but the final result was still in the works when the facts came to light. When they got used to it, it was time to make a major decision for them.
A Constant Fear
He was afraid that she might have found this out faster by being one step ahead of him than he does. For this reason, he felt that he needed to be really cautious if he wanted to cause a massive war. When he had big financial troubles and was planning to give it up to the woman, the promise she has made to him was more relevant than that. Therefore, his scheme will collapse otherwise.