After you file

I'm hesitant to deposit both the checks as then I'll owe to IRS. It seems like since it is not allowed to apply 2017 return to 2020 (and I did not apply that towards payment) so I should just ignore the 2020 check and deposit only the 2017 refund (with interest) check. Do I need to notify or return the other check to IRS? There was some note that if you do not agree with this adjustment then notify to IRS.