Problem: Continue the following story.

Monica was able to afford a luxury vacation, but Laura stayed home, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Laura earned a much larger salary.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The cat peed in the bedroom a lot while the dog never did. 
Here's how I want to continue it: dog was well behaved.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Adam chose to sleep on a sofa instead of a bed because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
bed was much less comfortable.