Tristan Thompson’s new baby mama Maralee Nichols steps out with son for first time since NBA star confirmed he’s the dad
TRISTAN Thompson’s new baby mama Maralee Nichols was spotted with their son in public for the first time since the famous NBA star confirmed he’s the dad.
The athlete previously took to Instagram to confirm he has a new child while also apologizing to his first baby mother Khloe Kardashian.
Maralee was seen pushing her baby in a stroller in Santa Monica while her face was covered by a mask.
The fitness model, who seemed to be distracted by her phone, wore leggings, a white sweatshirt, and matching sneakers as sunglasses also sat on her head.
The 31-year-old seemed to have kept to herself as she was also seen with AirPods in her ears.
Maralee’s outing comes less than a month after Tristan revealed to the world he is now a father of three.
The basketball player admitted on his Instagram Stories: “Today, paternity tests results revealed that I fathered a child with Maralee Nichols.
“I take full responsibility for my actions. Now that paternity has been established, I looked forward to amicably raising our son.
Most read in The Sun
“I sincerely apologize to everyone I’ve hurt or disappointed throughout this ordeal both publicly and privately.”
He then turned his attention directly to his ex Khloe in a separate Story slide.
Tristan shared: “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.”
He concluded: “Again I am so incredibly sorry.”
Tristan and Khloe, 37, share 3-year-old daughter True, while he is also a dad to son Prince, five, with ex Jordan Craig.
MARALEE & TRISTAN
Maralee gave birth to Tristan’s child, a baby boy, on December 1 after months of the pair battling in court.
She soon filed a lawsuit seeking financial support from the star and claimed in her legal filing that she and Tristan conceived the child on his birthday back in March.
At the time, Khloe was “exclusively” dating Tristan – who she had previously forgiven for past infidelity scandals.
Tristan previously claimed that his relationship with Maralee was a one-night hookup, before later admitting in legal documents that he met up with her several times for sex.
The Sacramento Kings player is now paying Maralee “$40K a month in child support.”
THE AFTERMATH
As for Khloe, The Sun reported Khloe felt “mortified” upon learning of her baby daddy’s latest cheating episode.
However, it is said the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum responded “privately” to Tristan’s apology.
A source previously told Page Six: “Khloé decided not to respond back publicly, but privately she let him know she appreciated the message.
‘THE HIGH ROAD’
“She is taking the high road, and while she will never, ever get back with him, Khloé really wants Tristan to be a good father to [their daughter] True, and for him to be a big part of their daughter’s life.”
The insider added: “She’s a great mom and she wants her daughter to have a good relationship with her dad.
“So for that reason, Khloé is not going to fight with Tristan or block him from the family.”