Context: It was n't in his nature to refuse what took such effort to give . It was perhaps the trait that got him into most of the trouble that found him . But the fact still remained that he could n't deny Aral his request .

Question: What might have he done for Aral ?
Options:
0. He might have fulfilled Aral 's request because of the potential trouble .
1. He might have denied Aral 's request regardless of the potential benefit .
2. He might have fulfilled Aral 's request regardless of the potential trouble .
3. He might have denied Aral 's request because of the potential trouble .
Answer: 2