It was more than I expected to have dinner with Arthur's mother and aunt Astrid. I assumed that when I met Arthur's parents, I'd be chastised for my fat appearance, and that they'd make fun of me because I'm not as pretty as a doll.

Arthur's mother had excused herself to go pick up a phone call, and as she returned, she had a mighty frown on her face.

I was the first to notice her frown, and as she approached the dining table, I arched my brows before questioning her. "Is everything okay, Mom?" I inquired of her.

Mrs. Alanson looks at me with a disgusted expression before shifting...