diff --git a/.agents/scripts/tests/test-pr-3885-recovery.sh b/.agents/scripts/tests/test-pr-3885-recovery.sh
index 9eecd9b98..ca4f3fd59 100755
--- a/.agents/scripts/tests/test-pr-3885-recovery.sh
+++ b/.agents/scripts/tests/test-pr-3885-recovery.sh
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ assert_contains() {
 	fi
 
 	fail "$message"
-	return 0
+	return 1
 }
 
 assert_line_exists() {