diff --git a/source/vibe/core/core.d b/source/vibe/core/core.d
index 8111f43..0d01aba 100644
--- a/source/vibe/core/core.d
+++ b/source/vibe/core/core.d
@@ -1016,7 +1016,7 @@ struct FileDescriptorEvent {
 
 		asyncAwaitAny!true(timeout, readwaiter);
 
-		return true;
+		return !readwaiter.cancelled;
 	}
 }