<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#99ccff">Lucian nodded, remembering that Nel had mentioned something about their mother during the first party with Alexi. </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff">“I bet it was. Your father wasn’t a very gracious person, so I wouldn’t at all be surprised at his opinion of your mother.” </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#99ccff">He picked up his silverware and started eating as he nodded to the staff in thanks and dismissal.</span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff"> “So, what all did you learn about her? Anything interesting? Or just a better version of what your father taught you?” </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#99ccff">He looked at him with interest, wanting to help both of them as much as he could.</span>