That device was not properly reset, what you're seeing now is called Factory Reset Protection -
https://www.androidcentral.com/facto...-you-need-know
Your boyfriend's mom will need to configure the device for herself again, then follow the steps in the article above to ensure it's properly reset for you to use.
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