Potential might be part of it, but I think CC's holding to the promise of staying with whomever mainly hinges on whether or not they are still able/willing to fulfill the "contract" with her. Mao went crazy, so I'm guessing he's unable. Though, granted, we don't know exactly when CC left him. :3
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