Why does the protagonist stop the tarot ritual?

He sees Clara Winslow remove all Lovers cards and admit the draws are fixed against him.

What does he do after leaving the Winslows?

He calls his parents and agrees to an arranged marriage with the Shaw family.

Giving up After 99 Bad Omens

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Giving up After 99 Bad Omens — A suitor discovers the Winslow family's marital tarot ritual was rigged against him after ninety-nine failed draws.

Generations of Winslow custom demand a tarot pull before marriage, yet the protagonist has drawn ninety-nine consecutive ill omens. On the eve of the hundredth attempt, he witnesses Clara Winslow systematically replace every Lovers card in the deck. She coldly states that no amount of tries will yield a favorable sign, confirming the ritual was engineered to exclude him. Recognizing the deception, he abandons the charade, discards the cards, and contacts his parents to accept a prearranged union with the Shaw family instead.

Quick answers

Why does the protagonist stop the tarot ritual?: He sees Clara Winslow remove all Lovers cards and admit the draws are fixed against him.
What does he do after leaving the Winslows?: He calls his parents and agrees to an arranged marriage with the Shaw family.