Problem: Continue the following story.

The car was likely to freeze that winter but the house was not because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: car had poor heating.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The business was successful even with a bad economy - the 
Here's how I want to continue it: business was the healthiest it had ever been.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Elena wanted to read a story before bed but Maria said they were too tired. 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Elena can not read alone.