Elin's POV:

All I could do was nod.

Saira offered a gentle smile. "Aaron told me you're his older brother's stepdaughter. That technically makes him your uncle. Once I marry him, you'll have to call me aunt. We're going to be family."

A sour taste rose in my throat. I lowered my gaze and nodded again, barely.

"So…" Saira gave my shoulder a reassuring pat, "if you ever need money, or if something catches your eye that you'd like to buy, just come to me. Don't be like the way Mrs. Sinclair ...