Hi Scrant, I don't think this needs a reply. I'll offer my perspective on what she said below if that helps at all....
I said I would go up and he said no because you were at home. (She still wants to maintain a 'friendly' (we're all okay with this) relationship and was thwarted by S's discomfort. (And what your S feels and says to his Mum is up to him.)
I saw him with all the neighbours staring. (She felt people were watching - maybe they were, maybe not - and she was embarrassed, unhappy)
The braces are almost invisible. It looks easy to wear. Goodnight.
I think your W is 'living' the path she 'chose' with that exchange today. I don't think anything further is needed from you.
Take care xx
T 13 M 7 Me 48 H 46 SS 15 BD 7.14 PA D final 5.16 (H filed)
We receive & we lose, and must try to achieve gratitude & embrace with whole hearts whatever of life that remains after the losses - Dubus