diff --git a/ext/node/polyfills/_tls_wrap.ts b/ext/node/polyfills/_tls_wrap.ts
index 6697bc97accf89..08275d411088de 100644
--- a/ext/node/polyfills/_tls_wrap.ts
+++ b/ext/node/polyfills/_tls_wrap.ts
@@ -158,6 +158,7 @@ export class TLSSocket extends net.Socket {
           // onSocket handler of ClientRequest object.
           tlssock.emit("secure");
           tlssock.removeListener("end", onConnectEnd);
+          return;
         }
 
         try {