She's got her guard up because she doesn't want to feel that let-down again, despite loving you.
If it were me, I'd do something very big, very heartfelt, and very immediately. I would profess my undying love and devotion to her, reaffirm that it was more a "jitter" thing than an "indecision" thing (makes it less personal), and make a big deal of it. Make it spectacular. During this, you ask her to marry you and more specifically, to set a date for the wedding, which will give her the indication she needs that you're totally vested in this, 100%. You're on the cusp of being able to reclaim this situation through care and love, rather than having to build everything back up again. The clock is ticking, though.
It's either that, or risk trying to rebuild and she slips away from you.
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