diff --git a/ml/machine_learning_service_impl.cc b/ml/machine_learning_service_impl.cc
index ca3b016..230791d 100644
--- a/ml/machine_learning_service_impl.cc
+++ b/ml/machine_learning_service_impl.cc
@@ -557,6 +557,7 @@
     std::move(callback).Run(LoadModelResult::LOAD_MODEL_ERROR);
     request_metrics.RecordRequestEvent(LoadModelResult::LOAD_MODEL_ERROR);
     brillo::MessageLoop::current()->BreakLoop();
+    return;
   }
 
   std::move(callback).Run(LoadModelResult::OK);