Problem: Continue the following story.

Maria wanted a pet bird while Kayla was against it, as 
Here's how I want to continue it: Kayla had hated birds since they were a child.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The scratches were deep on the table but did not harm the door, as the 
Here's how I want to continue it: table was vulnerable to damage.

Problem: Continue the following story.

My work training started at 9:00 and I needed to catch the bus at 12:30, so time is tight. Luckily, the 
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bus was late, so I managed.