diff --git a/commands/hugo.go b/commands/hugo.go
index 36d3812eb..f9d4c12a5 100644
--- a/commands/hugo.go
+++ b/commands/hugo.go
@@ -914,12 +914,12 @@ func (c *commandeer) handleEvents(watcher *watcher.Batcher,
 					}
 				}
 
-				// A write event will follow.
-				continue
 			}
 
 			// Config file(s) changed. Need full rebuild.
 			c.fullRebuild(configChangeType)
+
+			return
 		}
 	}