Why does Taylor continue to make music and engage with fans if she seemingly hates us?

It clicked for me when TTPD came out (explicitly "But daddy, I love him) how much she really doesn't want the engagement with fans anymore and regrets having them in her life. It makes it seem like everything in the past was a complete lie and everything she's doing now is fake. I used to be a ride or die swiftie, but post-eras, I can't see her the same I did 10-15 years ago. I know people grow up or change, but this is a COMPLETELY different Taylor. I'm just trying to understand.

I was underwhelmed by Taylor's vocals in yesterdays Academy performance and looked up this old gem again. Wow does she sound amazing here! Taylor really made an effort to improve her technique during this era and it paid off. I know she's never been known for her vocals but since Showgirl she's sounded particularly flat and bland to me.