In a situation I need help with.

I met a woman last November and we went from 0-100 from the moment we saw one another. I believe the exact word we both used on how we felt was "smitten at first site". She was several years younger than I am (11 to be exact, I am 39), but neither of us cared nor noticed the age difference. Our only obstacle we had was distance (we both lived in different States).

I don't fall in love easily in my life (two times prior to be exact), but for some unknown reason, she became the 3rd. After several months the dynamics changed between us as the "obstacle" as well as a few other things made "this" difficult. Slowly she pulled away stating she had no time to focus on a relationship in her life as it was not a priority. I respected her decision. A couple months passed of us hardly talking whatsoever.

While we were "dating" we wanted to start a business together, actually all different types as we were VERY like minded when it came to business.
And so we did, however when we stopped chatting, it never did anything. A couple months ago we started to talk again, but under different dynamics, more business-esq. I knew I still cared for her and some of our conversations showed smalls signs she did as well (but very small signs). We agreed I would fly her out to where I lived for a week so we could talk business and get reacquainted. Upon picking her up from the airport and seeing her again for the first time, I realized I felt nothing, that it could be strictly business and she stated she had felt the same..

For the past couple months we have flown to one another, have talked EVERY single day, spending lots of time together. I knew I cared VERY much for her, but it never felt romantic. It wasn't until I flew out of State to help her move to another State that I realized how I really felt. It was the night before I was to drive the U-Haul down that she opted other plans then us doing dinner and she felt the need to tell me she had a "guy-friend" staying over (kind of like a good-bye "f-buddy"). Upon hearing this I felt a million sharp objects go through me deeper than anything ever has before. She knew I was upset, because I hung up the phone.

Being a man, I pride myself on following through on things I say I am going to do. Against what everyone else advised, I still moved her things for her to the other State. When her and I finally had an opportunity to talk (because I was ignoring her, immature I know) I let her know I still cared and she stated that she did not and only want us to do business.

I find myself stuck between a rock and a hard place, every time I want to walk away she pulls me back in stating she doesn't want to lose me (which is confusing if you don't care about someone that way). She also would have never moved to another State and took the place she is now living in had I not agreed to go into business with her (I'm sure you can tell at this point I'm the financing). This job is her only source of anything, her livelihood. I would NEVER in a million years take that away from her, I even offered to backoff and just act as an investor to our company, but she doesn't want that, she says she wants us to do this together, to know that she can count on me, lean on me, and that I will be there for her and that we make decisions together (we sound like an old married couple).

Last night we had an amazing dinner at an amazing restaurant. A sensitive conversation came up regarding the time we were dating and I stupidly (alcohol induced) made a comment and walked out on her and didn't look back. I will not repeat what she said, but the pain of it was enough to make an elephants heart stop. At least it was to me.

I am suppose to be here for the next 10 days with her, but after last nights episode (2 in 4 days) I have booked a flight home. She has blocked my number and me on all social media. We emailed a little today and I can't stand that I hurt her and may have now left her in a financial jam. All I do is put this woman and her needs above my own, because I care about her more than I should.

What am I suppose to do? Her and I 100% have a love/hate relationship. Do I cut her a check for a years salary and go on my way (I can't leave her stranded). Or do I swallow my pride and hide my feelings and continue business? Sorry this is so long, but I have nowhere else to turn to. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.