“Well, I just arrived in Vancouver this afternoon, so I don’t know anyone here yet,” Alex said earnestly. “But I can assure you, you won’t need to worry about anything for the rest of your life if you marry me.” Sophia scoffed again, her disdain clear. “With your old military backpack? And those scars on your body? I guess you’re some low-rank soldier, just returned from a warzone. Your one month’s salary wouldn’t even cover my expenses for a single day. And you dare ask to marry me?!” Sophia wa