Elena’s POV

The little girl tilted her head after I explained it, her brows knitting together in clear confusion. She still didn’t seem to understand why she should call me “sister” instead of “aunt.” Her small mouth opened as if she wanted to ask another question, but before she could, her mother gently pulled her back.

“Don’t make her sound old,” the woman said with a light laugh.

The little girl blinked, clearly taking the statement very seriously. After thinking for a ...