Henry was taken aback. He couldn't believe Everly would actually say that. Even when she threw fits at the hospital previously, she never talked about ending things.

Henry frowned slightly. "Say that one more time."

Everly lowered her head and fiddled with her nails. "I said I'm tired of this. Let's end it."

The arm around her waist suddenly pulled her closer into his embrace.

Henry said through gritted teeth, "I'll give you one chance to take that back."

"Mr. Synder, I've thought things through. I don't want a relationship like this."

"You don't want a relationship like this?"

Henry sneered as he reached out to tilt Everly's chin upward.

"Do you actually want to be the official Mrs. Synder?"

Looking at his mocking gaze and listening to his icy tone, Everly felt relieved that she didn't say that. She would just be making a fool of herself.

"That's not it. I just want to quit. The agreement we signed was for three years. There are only a few more months left. It'll be alm