Problem: Continue the following story.

Maria reluctantly agreed to sell their beloved vintage Cadillac to Natalie, because
Here's how I want to continue it: Natalie needed the car.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Maria was really into cars, but Christine thought they were stupid, so
Here's how I want to continue it: Christine didn't go to the car show.

Problem: Continue the following story.

At the event, Laura kept coughing over Angela 's speech because
Here's how I want to continue it:
Angela was very bad at it.