I could not believe what I just heard Mark tell me. Shayla's dad owns such a luxurious place, which definitely means that Shayla is from a very wealthy family. I thought they only lived in a good apartment, but I never imagined her family to be this wealthy. I guess everyone around here grew up in luxury compared to how I grew up, changing environments every time my mom's heart changed or every time she got herself into trouble.

My mood suddenly became sour because it felt like I was never going to match up to them based on the way they were raised.

“This was actually unexpected; I didn't...