@jeraldz,
Can you be this innocent of a person's intentions?
Well, of course - we all have been at some time or another.
This will sound harsh, but I'll say he wants another woman, as soon as possible, whom he can lord it over, who will cherish him willingly, ignoring whatever faults show up soon after she says yes, she will love him forever.
I am questioning that the fellow cared deeply about his wife, and see you posting that you are rather hoping to step into her shoes.
I doubt you will listen to me from here - but I hope you will at least delay just going along with whatever he says.