diff --git a/lua/cd-project/api.lua b/lua/cd-project/api.lua
index ef38314..60c4405 100644
--- a/lua/cd-project/api.lua
+++ b/lua/cd-project/api.lua
@@ -161,7 +161,8 @@ local function add_current_project(opts)
 
   if not project_dir then
     if opts.auto then
-      return utils.log_err("Can't find project path of current file")
+      utils.log_err("Can't find project path of current file")
+      return
     end
     project_dir = vim.fn.getcwd()
   end