I don't think that was meant as a mean backhanded slap. The point is: Whatever meaning you have invested in the chest, she may not. You can't project your feelings onto her.
I would have worded it differently, but I don't think McQueen was being malicious.
Me: 35 W: 31 D10, S7, S2, S11 months M: 11 years Tricked into separation. In Last Resort.
My story: http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1800530#Post180053