Earlier this month, Tristan Thompson confirmed he fathered a child - a boy- with Maralee Nichols after getting paternity test results.
And weeks after his announcement and public apology to her, Khloe Kardashian, 37, is leaning on her mom Kris Jenner, 66, for support.
Despite the fact that its the third public cheating scandal caused by 30-year-old Tristan's wandering eye, Khloe is 'really struggling,' a source told People.
The latest: Earlier this month, Tristan Thompson confirmed he fathered a child - a boy- with Maralee Nichols after getting paternity test results. And weeks after his announcement and public apology to her, Khloe Kardashian, 37, is leaning on her mom Kris Jenner for support
'She's leaning heavily on Kris all of the time. But Kris wants Khloe and Tristan to be in a good place so she's encouraging Khloe to keep the lines of communication open.'
'Khloe is really struggling with what's happening with Tristan. This time that he was unfaithful has been much harder than the previous times,' the insider said.
'She really wants the relationship to work and she has been devastated,' they added.
Khloe and Tristan, who shared daughter True, three, together, were in a relationship in March 2021 when he conceived the child with Maralee.
Support: 'She's leaning heavily on Kris all of the time. But Kris wants Khloe and Tristan to be in a good place so she's encouraging Khloe to keep the lines of communication open'
Support system: 'Khloe is really struggling with what's happening with Tristan. This time that he was unfaithful has been much harder than the previous times,' the insider said
They later split in June, the second time they have called it quits.
'[Khloe] wanted the fairytale life with him and she's so upset,' the source said: 'People around her have never seen her so down and are so thankful she has her mother there who has barely left her side,' the insider noted.
In addition to his newborn son and three-year-old daughter True with Khloe, he also shares a five-year-old son Prince with ex Jordan Craig.
Stunning: Khloe shared a series of stunning snaps to her Instagram page Thursday to celebrate reaching 215 million followers
The way they were: Despite the fact that its the third public cheating scandal caused by Tristan's wandering eye, Khloe is 'really struggling,' a source told People
Tristan shared with his fans on Monday, January 3: '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. I sincerely apologize to everyone I've hurt or disappointed throughout this ordeal both publicly and privately.'
Tristan then spoke directly to the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star whom he first started dating in 2016.
The truth comes out: 'Today paternity test results reveal that I fathered a child with Maralee Nichols,' Tristan wrote on Monday, January 3 in an Instagram post
Apologies: 'Khloe you don't deserve this. You don't deserve the heartache and humiliation' he said in a groveling apology
Candid: In addition to his newborn son and three-year-old daughter True with Khloe, he also shares a five-year-old son Prince with ex Jordan Craig
He wrote: 'Khloe, you don't deserve this. You don't deserve the heartache and humiliation I have caused you. You don't deserve the way I have treated you over the years.
'My actions have certainly not lined up with the way I view you. I have the utmost respect and love for you. Regardless of what you may think. Again, I am so incredibly sorry,' his statement read.
The admission posted to Instagram marked the first time the Sacramento Kings player has publicly acknowledged he's now a father of three.
'There was never any doubt that Tristan Thompson was the father of Maralee
