An insider told E! that the couple “haven’t spoken since December beyond general parenting issues”, adding, “The baby was conceived through a surrogate before it was revealed to Khloé and the public that Tristan had a baby with someone else in December.”
In December, Maralee Nichols gave birth to a son she said was fathered by Tristan, whom she lawsuits for pregnancy and child-related expenses many months before. Tristan then confirmed that the baby, whom she named Followis his son and apologized to Khloé on social media.
In addition to True and Theo, Tristan is also a father to a son Prince5, the one he shares with his ex Jordan Craig.
Tristan’s paternity scandal is also the reason why Khloé has keep information about their boy on the way under tight envelopment.
“Khloé kept her pregnancy a secret to protect her agent’s privacy and safety,” an insider told E!. “To protect her mental health from public judgment due to Tristan’s actions.”
No matter what, both Khloé and Tristan are committed to raising their young children together.
“We’re doing really well and I’m really grateful that we can do it,” Khloé told E! News’ Daily Pops in 2020. “I come from a family…just because people aren’t together doesn’t mean you have to be rude or they’re out of your life.”
She added, “You know, when you can’t rely on too many other people’s help, the great thing is you’ve been like, he’s basically your partner, he’s your dad. True. And I need his help more now.”
