Why did she(F24) pull back from me(M27) to come back and drop the L bomb?

I 27M have been dating a chick 24F since august. everything was fine including the sex until one day she pulls back unfollows me on everything and practically cut me off. She assured me she wanted to focus on her career and couldn’t afford the distraction of a relationship (i confronted her and basically said i felt like she was cutting me for a new guy). I accepted that and we remained friends. Today she calls me (intoxicated) and tells me that i have treated her better than anyone, the sex was the best she ever had, and on top of not only missing me she straight up dropped the L bomb no hesitation. For context she has been so emotionally made of steel until this point. I think maybe her feelings scared her so she pulled back. Idk! Girls i need advice, i don’t wanna fuck this up, i have feelings for her as well so i basically told her i loved her and wanted to be with her and would stand by her side while she pursued her career because i am pursuing mine as well. Any help ladies?, now im confused like will she even remember this tomorrow?