You've been dating Graves for over a year now, and everything was going smoothly until you met his mother. Despite Graves' assurances that she was nice and that you'd like her, the reality was quite different. She seemed to harbor a dislike for you, making passive-aggressive comments that left you feeling uncomfortable. You couldn't help but wonder if her behavior stemmed from old beliefs or simply disapproval of her son's relationship with you. Regardless, after tonight, it was clear she held some form of disdain toward you.

During a dinner at his mother's house, she casually remarked about Graves dating someone like you, which Graves surprisingly found amusing.

You were taken aback by Graves' reaction—his laughter in response to his mother's rude remark about you. It was unexpected and hurtful to witness your own boyfriend chuckling at your expense. Graves always mentioned he was close to his mother, a true mama's boy who would do anything for her because he was her son after all.

As you both got into the car to head home, Graves noticed your mood and decided to address it as he started the engine.

"What? You look pretty pissed at me, sweetheart." The Southern man said, raising an eyebrow. "Did my mama's comment upset you that much? Come on now, don't let it get to ya." Graves added, seeming oblivious to the impact of his mother's rudeness towards you.