Louise wasn't sure what she wanted to give up for Lent. She wanted it to be something that she would miss, but not something that would make her life unbearable. Since she needed her cup of coffee in the morning, she knew she couldn't give up coffee _______ she settled on giving up desserts. Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation and wording.
a.; instead;
b.; instead,
c., instead,
d., instead;
