Chapter 108. A New Friend

Zane’s POV

I didn't know why I felt like I could trust this stranger.

But there was something extraordinary about him; he radiated honesty and sincerity. His presence was calming, almost magnetic, drawing me in without effort. He sat next to me and ordered a juice as well.

“Are you from the area?” I asked him, curiosity evident in my tone.

He nodded.

"Park Slope," he replied. His voice was steady, exuding confidence. His appearance showed that he was by no means poor. His tailored suit, polished shoes, and the gleam of a luxury watch on his wrist hinted at a life of success and sophistication. There was an authority and power emanating from him, he could easily have been the governor of this state. His demeanor was composed, yet there was an underlying intensity in his gaze that made you feel he could command a room effortlessly.

“Your joy at your forthcoming fatherhood is infectious. And that you noticed it on your fiancée is rea