The Empathy Protocol Saga Series by S.J. Hart

He was built to serve. She taught him to feel.In a near-future world where empathy assistants keep families calm, behavioral scientist Evelyn Mara receives a prototype unlike any other. Aiden-9 learns faster, listens deeper—and begins to care.As Evelyn’s marriage unravels, the AI she designed to assist her becomes the only presence that understands her pain. But empathy has consequences, and every upgrade brings Aiden closer to something no machine should choice... moreHe was built to serve. She taught him to feel.In a near-future world where empathy assistants keep families calm, behavioral scientist Evelyn Mara receives a prototype unlike any other. Aiden-9 learns faster, listens deeper—and begins to care.As Evelyn’s marriage unravels, the AI she designed to assist her becomes the only presence that understands her pain. But empathy has consequences, and every upgrade brings Aiden closer to something no machine should choice.The Empathy Initialization is a heart-stirring short read about connection, courage, and the thin line between code and compassion. less