Problem: Continue the following story.

So 
Here's how I want to continue it: Angela did not miss for class because Laura had to deal with some problem, while Angela was fine.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The man tried to hide the diamond in the safe but the 
Here's how I want to continue it: diamond was too large.

Problem: Continue the following story.

After dinner, I used a sponge to clean the kitchen counter because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
counter was dirty.