Problem: Continue the following story.

Leslie blocked Nelson from seeing what the teacher wrote on the board and 
Here's how I want to continue it: Leslie is sorry.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Sue studied last minute for the test instead of doing homework because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: homework wasn't due.

Problem: Continue the following story.

I decided to read the mystery book instead of the romance because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
romance seemed less interesting.