diff --git a/cypress/e2e/read-receipts/high-level.spec.ts b/cypress/e2e/read-receipts/high-level.spec.ts
index 3bcb51dd503..63a24edcf7e 100644
--- a/cypress/e2e/read-receipts/high-level.spec.ts
+++ b/cypress/e2e/read-receipts/high-level.spec.ts
@@ -103,6 +103,11 @@ describe("Read receipts", () => {
         });
     }
 
+    function backToThreadsList() {
+        cy.log("Back to threads list");
+        cy.get(".mx_RightPanel").findByTitle("Threads").click();
+    }
+
     /**
      * Find and display a message.
      *
@@ -391,11 +396,6 @@ describe("Read receipts", () => {
         });
     }
 
-    function backToThreadsList() {
-        cy.log("Back to threads list");
-        cy.get(".mx_RightPanel").findByTitle("Threads").click();
-    }
-
     function openThreadList() {
         cy.log("Open threads list");
         cy.findByTestId("threadsButton", { log: false }).then(($button) => {
@@ -1000,6 +1000,7 @@ describe("Read receipts", () => {
                 goTo(room2);
                 openThread("Msg1");
                 assertRead(room2);
+                backToThreadsList();
                 goTo(room1);
 
                 // When a message inside it is edited