I mean don't even engage her. Say hi to son or just a general hi. Don't ask her anything, don't start anything just go about as if you were self sufficient, not waiting for her to do something( which you sooo are.) Try it with that slight variation, give it a day or two and see what happens.
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Me-53(and learning!)
S24, S21, D18, D17
Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory