As Erin matured, she realized her mother was a restless individual driven by greed, always longing for more and never finding contentment. Despite her mother's insatiable nature, the men in her life seemed to be aware of her motives but stayed indifferent, accepting her for what she was.
Erin learned a powerful lesson from this: that attractiveness could be a tool for manipulation, as men often proved to be weak and easily influenced by physical appeal. This understanding shaped her perspective on relationships and human nature.