I think she is using it as a hook. She didn't get a response the other ways, so now she's trying this. I'm not suggesting she is lying. I just think she is making it sound more dramatic so as to get you to respond.

If you think you must respond with something......use as few words as possible, short and to the point. Don't get into back & forth texting. Just text a few words and then leave it alone. "Sorry to hear it".

I wish you could see the game she is playing.

It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!