Problem: Continue the following story.

Logan had a loose thread on his sweater so Matthew pulled on it;
Here's how I want to continue it: Matthew apologized because the sweater completely unraveled.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Jeffrey ate fresh seafood more often than Hunter because
Here's how I want to continue it: Hunter lived far from the coastal area.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Sarah proudly told Monica to try a sip of her homemade wine.
Here's how I want to continue it:
Sarah was confident.