Tristan Thompson is seen embracing mystery brunette following lunch in Woodland Hills

Tristan Thompson was pictured on Wednesday snuggling with a mysterious brunette, after enjoying lunch at Joey’s in Woodland Hills.

The NBA star, 32, kept a low profile in a dark hoodie and sweatpants as he hugged his female companion after a meal with her and a male friend.

Khloe Kardashian’s love rat ex and the woman – who looked chic in a tan coat and carried a large Gucci bag over her shoulder – appeared to be laughing together at one point.

The athlete — who shares a daughter and son with Khloe, as well as two sons from previous relationships — completed his casual outfit with a pair of gray and white sneakers.

The outing comes after Khloe, 38, confirmed the pair are no longer together earlier this month, despite recent rumors that they have decided to give their love another go.

After saying goodbye, the basketball player was seen walking back to his car.

It was also confirmed by sources earlier in the day that while Khloe and Tristan live close to each other and see each other regularly, they are just friendly co-parents.

The duo last broke up in mid-2021, when it emerged that Tristan had fathered a baby with another woman while still with Khloe.

However, the dust has apparently settled after their latest arrest, sources reported TMZ the pair have been amicably together for months.

Apparently, Khloe values ​​her and Tristan’s kids — True, five, and Tatum, 10 months — being able to see their dad as often as possible.

While the former couple has been left behind by rumors that they’re back together, Khloe has vehemently denied this and insiders have now backed up her story.

Last week, Khloe posted a cryptic quote to her Instagram story in an attempt to spark fan suspicion.

She shared an unattributed quote that read, “The real flex is allowing God to heal you without becoming like those who hurt you.”

Her posts came after Khloe furiously dismissed a spate of fan rumors that she and Tristan had decided to rekindle their relationship.

Khloe’s big sister Kim Kardashian had been spotted attending Tristan’s NBA games, leading gossip page DeuxMoi to hint at a reconciliation.

“He’s reportedly back with Koko, so maybe she’s launching the idea gently so everyone’s prepared and doesn’t give Koko a hard time,” DeuxMoi claimed.

When a fan account on Instagram got wind of the rumor and posted it, Khloe fired off a lengthy comment denying that she and Tristan are back in business.

“Stop pushing this story. It is tiring. But I assume you’ll continue with the story you want regardless of what I say, so what’s the point. It’s exhausting, but I’ve learned that people only understand it at the level of their own perception,” she wrote.

“Most get stuck believing the lies because it’s the story they want to fuel. Have fun…. Some things are as simple as they seem. A family member supporting another family member, ESPECIALLY at a difficult time in life.”

Tristan lost his mom in January — and in a show by their enduring bond, Khloe, Kim, and their mom Kris Jenner accompanied him to Vancouver for the funeral.

In her new Instagram comment, Khloe cited the example of her sister Kourtney Kardashian’s ex, Scott Disick, with whom Kourtney shares three children.

Khloe commented “how I support Scott and will forever support him. He is my brother. It’s just not on an NBA stage. Sad new world, if there are no pictures people think it really didn’t happen, but yes, I see Scott often. Some things really are the way they are.’

Tristan and Khloe’s five-year on-off relationship ended for the last time in 2021, and in December, DailyMail.com exclusively revealed that the NBA star had fathered a child with personal trainer Maralee Nichols while still involved with Khloe.

The duo dated sporadically between 2016 and 2021, despite the relationship being rocked by the athlete’s repeated cheating.

Along with baby Tatum, the couple share a five-year-old daughter named True, who they welcomed into the world in April 2018.

Less than 48 hours before True was born, DailyMail.com carried exclusive news of Tristan’s alleged affair with strip club bartender Lani Blair in New York City.

He and Khloe then stayed together, but split in 2019 after Tristan shared a kiss at a party with Kylie Jenner’s then-best friend Jordyn Woods.

When the coronavirus lockdowns hit, Tristan and Khloe moved in together so they could both be with True – and their romance was eventually rekindled as well.

Reports of their latest split began circulating in June 2021 when Tristan found himself denying a swirl of rumors about his allegiance.

Subsequently, in late 2021, DailyMail.com exclusively obtained court documents alleging that Tristan had a baby from Maralee.

It comes after Khloe admitted she feels “less connected” to her newborn son and felt “guilty” about taking the baby away after a “transactional” birth in a very candid confession on the new season premiere episode of Kardashians on Hulu last week.

Khloe learned several weeks after the November 2021 embryo transfer that Tristan secretly fathered a child with Nichols.

She recalled how “difficult the surrogate process” was for her, while sister Kim reiterated that Khloe “found it hard” to accept everything.

Scott Disick asked Khloe, “So are you feeling less connected?” Khloe reluctantly admitted that the connection was broken, but also acknowledged that people have told her it could take a while.

Khloe insists her feelings “have nothing to do with the baby,” but more with the circumstances and how it felt “transactional” to her.

All in all, Khloe said she wished she had known more about surrogacy and its complexities before moving forward.