C8 Chapter 8

After Tarald had confessed his emotions to the vicar in the churchyard, his relationship with his hideous-looking son seemed to become more relaxed. It was as if there was a new hint of compassion in his expression whenever he looked at the boy and his gestures were less uneasy. Only a few days later, Yrja was sitting with Kolgrim on her lap, singing a nursery rhyme