While Crooks' teasing seemed at first mean, I think that Crooks is preparing Lennie, in case George was to not return. He tells Lennie that George was not going to return, but when he sees that Lennie got all worked up, he stops and reassures Lennie that George would return.
I believe he did that because in case George wouldn't return one day, Lennie wouldn't end up like him. Crooks had two brothers to interact with when he was a child, but now, since he is a negro, he is not allowed to interact much with the other ranchers. He has to live in a separate area and has only his books. Crooks is miserable and lonely. He wants Lennie to believe that George isn't coming back so if it really does happen, Lennie wouldn't turn miserable like him.
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