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In the last update, Rhea was finding comfort in her day-to-day life again. But, a part of her felt like it was still missing something.

Those feelings eventually sparked Rhea to prioritize herself a bit and go on a date with someone she matched with on Cupid's Corner. She wasn't so sure about dating a younger man, but she decided that there was nothing to lose (in a sense). So, she arranges for Charlie and Hugo to be taken care of and sets up a date with a man named Jeb Harris.

The date goes quite well! Jeb is a true gentleman and the conversation flowed easily. They enjoyed a meal together and got to know each other a bit. There was definitely some attraction there (okay, a lot) and they had pretty good chemistry too! Though it all went well, Jeb being a gentleman took things much slower than Rhea was used to. They parted with a simple hug. It was sweet, comfortable and romantic. Sure there was tension, sure she would have loved to kiss him. But she found herself content and even happy to have a slower pace with him.

The two of them kept chatting, getting to know each other as they could. With her busy schedule, it wasn't always easy to carve out the time so they spent some time between just over the phone. In the midst of all that, our little baby Annie aged up into an elder. Time really flies and her age showed with the whiteness in her coat.

A few days later, Jeb actually invited Rhea out on another date. It was another very sweet, comfortable date. They chatted easily, flirted innocently and things just felt ... comfortable. Rhea loved that she felt like she was safe whenever he was around and though her initial fear was a younger man being immature, she felt as though he was the most mature man she has met yet!

As the date progressed, Rhea and Jeb shared their first kiss. Rhea made the move as Jeb did have a bit of a shy side in terms of romance. He was a bit caught off guard, but in the end, it might have been the best kiss either of them had!

Despite things being slower in the beginning, the two of them did get a little out of hand after that. In fact, they ended up int he closet together, and well, things escalated quickly from there.

A couple days later, Rhea invited Jeb over (after both received a makeover) and asked him if he wanted to live with her. Yes, it was fast. But, Rhea was never one to hold back and she just knew Jeb was the man for her. More than she though Matt or even Robert ever could be. He excitedly agreed.

And after that, things *really* progressed! Jeb immediately proposed to her, stating that he had never felt something as strongly as this and that if they were to live together, he wanted it to be as husband and wife and for the rest of their lives. Though shocked, Rhea was ecstatic and, in true Rhea fashion, she decided they should just tie the not then and there. Why wait?

And with that, we welcome Jeb Levine to the family! His traits are good, outgoing, gloomy, relaxed and open-minded. Shortly after moving in with Rhea, he gained the loyal trait as well. He has the soulmate aspiration and feels as though that soulmate is most definitely Rhea. He didn't have a job when first moving in, but I decided to give him the celebrity manager career. He is a wonderful partner and step-father to the kids. And honestly, the only father figure Hugo has known. Only time will tell though if Rhea decides to let her eyes wander once again, or if Jeb truly is the one she has been searching for all along.

The next post will be a house reno and be posted shortly after this, so go check that one out too!

It really is a blessing that Hugo was equally as calm as his older sister. Rhea was able to wrap him onto her chest and run the bakery while Charlie was at preschool. It wasn't always easy, but it certainly was easier than she initially feared.

Charlie certainly kept her busy when she was home, though. She was full of energy at the best of times and kept Rhea on her toes constantly. At one point, Rhea tried to sneak to the bathroom only to find that in those two quick minutes she was on the toilet, Charlotte took all her clothes off and ran out the door. Time to baby proof!

But it wasn't all wild with Charlie. In fact, there was some very sweet, calm moment with her as well. Moments that Rhea treasured and will always treasure. Charlie would giggle and share little stories of her day or repeat words she heard. They practiced counting, colours and shapes and Charlie was a whiz! She truly was a gift.

The newborn stage really does go by faster than anyone would like! Little Hugo grows a ton of hair and is absolutely precious! He gains the cautious trait.

Charlotte wasn't the most thrilled about a little brother in the beginning, but now that he was able to do a little bit more, she had a bit more interest. Rhea's heart swelled as she watched them playing from the kitchen. She heard the giggles and coos and hoped moments like this will be burned into her memory forever.

Yes, life had found a new comfort, a new pace. The bakery was still doing exceptionally well, the kids were happy, and Rhea even had the odd moment to get outside on a jog with Annie. Somehow her life had come together again and she was grateful for it. Yet, she still couldn't help but miss the romance and knew that was the last piece of her puzzle.

Who will Rhea meet? Will they fit in as well as she hopes? Only time will tell!

Time really does fly! Today was Charlie's birthday! She was going to be a toddler and Rhea was sparing no expense! She made her birthday cake herself, and decorated the house with balloons and presents! She invited a few friends and of course, Matthew to celebrate.

Charlotte Levine ages into a gorgeous toddler - which of course, was to be expected! She gains the wild and independent traits.

Rhea goes for her regular check-ups and decides to find out the gender of her baby. She is expecting a little boy! The idea of raising a baby boy on her own is a bit daunting, but if he is anything like Charlotte, she figures it will be pretty easy.

Then, she stocks up the shelves of the bakery and maxes the baking skill! At this point she has already maxed the cooking skill as well.

Rhea's good friend, Naomi joins her at the ultrasound. And, since she was single and the pregnancy was progressing quickly, she also asked if Naomi would attend the birth with her. Of course, she agreed knowing that her friend needed her support, it was a no brainer! Rhea couldn't be happier to have at least on good friend in her life.

Despite her career progressing well, having a dog and a toddler definitely made it tricker to get her shelves stocked! Rhea absolutely loved the company, love and joy of raising her daughter (and her trusty pup!) but she could definitely see how having a partner could be useful in this situation.

With that in mind, Rhea joins Cupid's Corner to get herself out there in the dating world. She met both Matthew and Robert in her own bakery and neither of those ended in the best way, so perhaps doing something different would be the solution!

But first, labour! Rhea's labour progressed much slower this time around. The contractions felt more intense and there were far less breaks in between them. Yet, it took a lot longer for things to progress and it felt like ages since they arrived at the hospital before she was ready to push. Thank goodness that Matthew was onboard to take Charlie and Naomi was there with her right until the end!

In the end, it was very much worth it! Rhea held the tiny little boy in her arms and she and Naomi shed some tears. They welcomed the little one into the world with relief. Little Hugo Levine was finally here!

With two babies, a dog, a bakery to run and a house to take care of, Rhea certainly has a lot on her hands! Here's hoping she can take it all on!

After her separation and divorce from Matthew, Rhea had to fill her time (that wasn't with Charlie or the bakery) with hobbies to help her clear her head. On one of her runs, she meets a stray, young dog. The sadness and desperation pulled at her heart and she decided to take her home. Welcome, Annie!

Though it was absolutely the best choice in the end, a divorce is not easy for anyone. She still had a life, a partner and a friend to grieve. The two did decide that while Charlie (Charlotte) was still an infant, she would stay in full custody with Rhea, however, as she ages they will have to revisit custody and what it might look like in the future. Rhea knew that this was another massive adjustment to come.

Yet another shock comes when Rhea discovers that she is expecting a child with Robert. She is of course happy to welcome another child into her life, but she is concerned about what Robert might think...

Charlotte is growing so quickly and it felt as though she blinked and where there was a tiny bundle who could barely lift her arms, there is now a fully mobile infant!

After bedtime for the little one, Rhea invited Robert over for a date and to tell him the big news. Since they were expecting, Rhea hoped that he would be willing to be a family with her, Charlie and the new baby. So, she laid the charm on thick before even broaching the subject. However, it did appear that Robert had suspicions before she officially said...

When Rhea finally did broach the subject, Robert quickly dismissed the entire situation and left. Rhea knew it was for good.

As time went on, Rhea's business was running smoothly, Charlotte was growing more and more independent, and her pregnancy was going smoothly and quickly as well. Being a single mom was not quite what she imagined for herself, but at least Matt was still very much involved with Charlie. Perhaps one day, Rhea will meet someone to step into that role for her new baby on the way as well.

I know it's a shorter one, but we are going to leave it here today! Stay tuned for the next update tomorrow!

Life with a baby means absolute chaos! Rhea is still actively working on her business and finding a lot of success. But added to that now, she is also a full time mom. Thankfully, Matt also enjoys doting on his daughter, and that gives Rhea time to run the business. However, Rhea does try and keep her close to her when she can, feeling very protective of her little one.

And, as you probably noticed, Charlotte ages up into an adorable little infant. She gains the calm trait which is a wonderful thing for two very busy parents!

Pretty much the next large amount of time is spent working, backing and of course, spending time with their precious girl. She seems to learn quickly, but that doesn't make it easy to balance everything. In fact, Matt and Rhea hardly have time for each other and if they aren't working, they're taking shifts with Charlotte so the other can get a bit of "quiet" time.

The hard work is paying off though! Rhea's business is thriving and the family is able to make sure they are living comfortably while also having a bit of extra money to use where it is needed.

Things are going really well for the family, but Rhea has an issue. She cannot get this silver fox out of her mind. He showed up to the bakery one day and ever since his charming accent and looks has Rhea absolutely smitten! In a moment of weakness, she asks him to join her on a date, and surprisingly he agrees (he is married as well). The date isn't the most successful, but it does go well.

There is a bit of a language barrier, but one of the universal languages is romance and Rhea is quite fluent in that! They share their first kiss before Rhea heads home late into the night. This isn't fairing well for either of their marriages...

After a bit of time passes, Rhea starts to feel an overwhelming sense of guilt. She hates that she cheated but at the same time, she *still* can't get Robert out of her mind. He is intoxicating and even though it was a short date with just a little kiss, she can't help but want more.

She focuses on little Charlotte who is growing like a weed. Watching her hit her milestones is definitely what keeps her sane in these moments.

Ultimately, she decides if she wants Robert this badly, it's time to come clean with Matt.

When Matthew gets home from work that day, Rhea asks him to have a conversation with her. He is immediately annoyed with her which catches her a bit off guard and does not look good for the direction of their conversation.

After telling him the news, Rhea breaks down. Matt was angry at first, but then acts very off-putting my cheerily stating that he thinks they just need to separate for a while. This confuses Rhea greatly.

After trying to understand, Rhea finally just says rather than separating she feels its best to just end their marriage. They have hardly been a couple since even before Charlotte's birth and Rhea doesn't want to walk on eggshells, she wants to live her life! To this, Matt is furious, but her mind is made up. Shortly thereafter, Matt packs his things, along with Milton, and gets a small apartment in Evergreen Harbour; leaving Rhea and Charlotte on their own.

Though it was her choice and she doesn't necessarily regret it, Rhea needs time to process. She opts to send Charlie to daycare from time to time to allow herself some time to grieve the end of her marriage. She was so sure Matt was the one for her, and now she is thinking that it could be Robert. Yet, he is still married and they haven't been in contact as much as she hoped they would be. How has her life gone from perfect to... well, this?

And this is where I leave you for today! Will Rhea's life come together again, or will it be left in shambles after a whirlwind romance and even messier divorce?

Thank you for reading and I will see you all very soon!

Life couldn't get sweeter for the little family. Matt and Rhea are thrilled to be expecting a child, but it did bring up some feelings for Matt that he had been trying to repress. He missed his daughters from his previous marriage. So, he arrange for his older daughter, Valerie to come and spend some time with him on the weekend. He was so thrilled to see her again, and the feeling was mutual!

Rhea felt a little shocked at first, but then it warmed her heart to see her baby daddy loving his kids so much and she knew without a doubt he would be the same with her baby.

After a few short weeks running a little bakery stand, Rhea was finally able to put enough money together to open up a little bakery off the side of her home. She admired the work and effort before heading to the kitchen to get it stocked and ready for the official opening!

To celebrate all the wonderful things, the two of them went on an evening date to the park. Matt finally decided to work up the courage to ask Rhea to be his girlfriend, and once again, life seemed absolutely perfect.

Rhea had her first day in her "actual" bakery and it went super well. She got a good review, managed to calm a disruptive customer, and made a decent amount of money.

Rhea went for her final checkup and decided to ask the gender of her baby in the end. She discovered that she is expecting a little girl, and though Rhea has never been the most "girly" she couldn't be more thrilled to have a little girl to spoil!

It felt like she barely left the hospital when all of a sudden she felt a wave of pain and knew she needed to get to the hospital. Matt followed, but was a bit useless at first (surprisingly).

The doctor wasn't able to get good readings on the baby, but assured Rhea everything would be okay. She opted for the epidural knowing that there was no way a drug-free birth was in her best interest.

The labour seemed to be progressing well, and rather quickly. Perhaps it was the whirlwind of emotions that flowed through her, or maybe it was the mysterious inheritance that was taunting her to get married, but she spontaneously proposes to Matthew and then they immediately get married in the hospital. Ironically, his ex wife is a obstetrician here as well - maybe that was also some motivation?

Before the day was out, Rhea was ready to push! She welcomed her beautiful daughter into the world in the early hours of the morning. They chose to name her Charlotte, and though they just got married, Rhea opted to give her daughter her maiden name, Levine. Welcome to the work little one!

And with that, we wrap up our story here for today! With a new baby, a new business and a new marriage, will things continue as well as they have been? We shall know very soon!

Rhea works on creating a family recipe and successfully creates a chili with some remedy properties! now to pass it down. Matthew meanwhile is still in the dark about her pregnancy but Rhea has chosen to wait until his work day is over before she shares.

She gets an invite to hang out with a few friends in the next little while, first a man who has invited her for some "family time"? They get along well either way, and Rhea hardly leaves the lot, so it was a nice change.

After Matt gets home and Rhea returns from her friends, she finally tells him about her pregnancy. He is unsurprisingly thrilled about it despite them not actually being a couple.

The end the night by laying together talking about the nursery decor, and their future as a family; giving some much needed hope to Rhea for their future.

The second friend comes by in the evening and her name is Naomi. Rhea has never really been a "girls girl" but I get the same vibe from Naomi. Besties in the making?

And, Rhea reaches her second trimester where she opts to find out the gender of her baby. A little girl will be joining the family soon! Rhea couldn't be happier in these moments. Things are going exactly the way she planned. Well, mostly.