diff --git a/tests/e2e/mock/server.py b/tests/e2e/mock/server.py
index 97bbce1..4fdbec8 100644
--- a/tests/e2e/mock/server.py
+++ b/tests/e2e/mock/server.py
@@ -458,7 +458,7 @@ async def send_private_message(
 
             # Send direct message if user is online
             if isinstance(receiver, Peer):
-                to_send.append(peer.send_message(protocol_message))
+                to_send.append(receiver.send_message(protocol_message))
             else:
                 if peer := self.find_peer_by_name(receiver):
                     to_send.append(peer.send_message(protocol_message))