Lawrence isn't able to express who Cecilia is to him. A comment from Eric helps Lawrence to see a possible form for their relationship. As the whole village sparkles with the lively energy of the winter festival, Lawrence takes Cecilia to a certain spot.
acknowledging her as family means 
he's not taking her for granted, right?
الاعتراف بأنّها عائلة يعني أنّه لا يستهين بها، صحيح؟
Además, si la considera su familia,
le está dando otro grado de importancia.
Además, si la considera su familia,
le está dando otro grado de importancia.
раз он называет её семьёй —
значит, дорожит ею.