Watcher continues to watch files after removal as dependency (dead imports)

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Problem & expected behavior (under 200 words)

v4.11.2
Node: v21.6.2

When an import is added to a watched file, the file from which the import comes is added to the watch. However, upon removal of the import, the file the import came from continues to be watched, causing false reloads.

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