Khloe Kardashian Is Not as ‘Torn Up’ About Tristan Thompson’s Paternity Scandal: She’s ‘Stronger This Time Around’
27.01.2022 - 19:19
/ usmagazine.com
Leaving the past behind her. Khloé Kardashian has been “doing really well” after Tristan Thompson confirmed that he fathered a child with Maralee Nichols, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.
“[Khloé] is stronger this time around when it comes to Tristan,” the insider reveals to Us. “Since she has been hurt by him before, she’s hardened and is not as sad and torn up about it this time.”
Kardashian, 37, shares 3-year-old daughter True with Thompson, 30, and “will continue to coparent” with her ex. According to the source, the Good American cofounder “loves” how the athlete is as a father — but she isn’t considering giving their relationship another try.
“[She’s] focusing on herself, her business and her daughter,” the source says.
Amid the drama, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum has continued to receive support from her family, including Kourtney Kardashian‘s ex Scott Disick, who the insider notes is “so great at making [Khloé] laugh and bringing her out of funks.”
Us reported in December 2021 that Nichols, 31, was suing Thompson for child support after claiming that they conceived a child in March 2021, while he was still in a relationship with Khloé. Us later broke the news that the fitness model gave birth to a baby boy on December 1.
Thompson confirmed one month later that he is the father of Nichols’ baby, writing via his Instagram Stories, “Today, paternity test results reveal that I fathered a child with Maralee Nichols. I take full responsibility for my actions. Now that paternity has been established I look forward to amicably raising our son.”
The former Cleveland Cavaliers player is also the father of 5-year-old son Prince with ex Jordan Craig. Thompson, who has been dating Khloé on and off since 2016,