He wasn't a competent Beast Husband.
Shen Tang reached out to cup his face, leaned in closer to look again and again, and only after confirming she wasn't dreaming did she softly ask, "Ah Xiao, are you feeling better?"
Lu Xiao's heart felt like it was violently struck, both sore and painful.
He raised his hand and gently wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes with his thumb, his voice hoarse, "…Hmm, I made it through."
Only then did Shen Tang breathe a sigh of relief, almost going limp.
Lu Xiao pulled her back into his arms, holding her tightly, yet so cautiously, afraid of hurting her.
Shen Tang nestled lightly in his embrace, her muffled voice coming out, "It really scared me to death, I was so afraid you wouldn't make it, I really wouldn't know what to do then…"
Lu Xiao lowered his head to kiss the top of her hair, apologetically saying, "I'm sorry."
Back then, he was unwilling to tell her the truth, insisted on staying in Sky City, and didn't leave with her.
