Yes, I think it’s worth a try too, LBD, with the understanding that that’s what you’re doing, trying it out. Her seeming reluctance to address strong feelings directly bothers me, but that’s something you could address when you reply to her. Just say you’d hoped for a specific response to that point and didnt hear one. You don’t have to be aggressive about it or anything, just clarifying things for your future work, if any.

Good luck. Keep in touch. And if this doesn’t work there is the other idea for you to try, above.