diff --git a/features/steps/resource_repository_steps.py b/features/steps/resource_repository_steps.py
index f3cc5745..b608db2b 100644
--- a/features/steps/resource_repository_steps.py
+++ b/features/steps/resource_repository_steps.py
@@ -652,6 +652,7 @@ def step_parent_child_linked(context: Context, type_name: str) -> None:
     )
     session.add(edge)
     session.flush()
+    session.commit()
 
 
 @when("the parent resource is deleted")