Will my feral cat ever be close?

About a year and a half ago I started feeding and taking care of a cat that was left behind when a neighbor moved.It’s definitely an outside feral cat. I feed and water her, give her treats and even built a nice insulated cat box. I even put a heating pad in it so she wouldn’t get cold! Still she pretty much ignores me. Only on rare occasions will she let me pet her. Is it bc she’s feral, or are some cats just that way?

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Wraithorn · 51-55, M

I presume that is because it's feral. It is unusual for a cat to turn it's nose up at a life of luxury. Possibly it has serious trust issues for some reason.
In any case, thank you for being kind to the cat.